detecting
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He said the police need to be "concentrating on what's crime, and not crime, and detecting crime, and investigating crime".
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
The researchers believe the technology could eventually lead to portable and affordable devices for detecting environmental pollutants, identifying hidden defects in materials, and performing medical diagnostics.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
“We remain focused on detecting state-sponsored abuse, and will continue to enforce our policies against fake accounts,” the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
But as it turns out, the drone thermometers were detecting the temperatures only on the outside of the problem tank, not its inside.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Their eyesight is very keen, especially in detecting motion.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
