Meaning
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To discover or find by careful search, examination, or probing.
Synonyms
become aware of
diagnoze
be aware
catch up with
be conscious of
catch side of
deprive of
find a way
spy out
know in advance
disclose
decern
inquire into
deprive … of
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/dɪˈtɛkt/
Etymology
From Latin detectus, perfect passive participle of detegere (“to uncover or disclose”), from de- + tegere (“to cover”); see tegument, tile, thatch.
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