Grade 7

detection

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(de-tec-tion) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. the act or process of sighting or learning the existence of something for the first time

Example Sentence

We hid behind the couch to avoid detection by my brother and his friends.

Synonyms

discovery; finding; spotting

Antonyms

hiding

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

detection
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • flexion
  • section

  • advection
  • affection
  • collection
  • complexion
  • confection
  • connection
  • convection
  • correction
  • defection
  • detection
  • direction
  • dissection
  • ejection
  • election
  • erection
  • infection
  • inflection
  • injection
  • inspection
  • objection
  • perfection
  • projection
  • protection
  • reflection
  • rejection
  • selection

  • circumspection
  • disaffection
  • disconnection
  • disinfection
  • imperfection
  • insurrection
  • interjection
  • intersection
  • introspection
  • predilection
  • preelection
  • recollection
  • redirection
  • reelection
  • reinspection
  • resurrection

  • interconnection
  • overprotection