as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
I can detect just a hint of lemon in the soup
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Because optical sensors in recycling facilities can’t detect them, black-colored plastics are largely rejected from domestic-waste streams, resulting in a shortage of black base material for recycled plastic.
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Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Bioluminescence is typically used to warn or evade predators, to lure or detect prey, and for communication between members of the same species.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
The robot is able to detect and react to changes in the environment (e.g., moving fixtures) and action failures (e.g., failure to insert the cover, tripping, environment collisions) using a combination of vision, force, and proprioceptive sensors.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024
Assessing the engineering of Tesla's self-driving controls to detect and respond during reduced roadway visibility.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 20 Oct. 2024
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Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Bioluminescence is typically used to warn or evade predators, to lure or detect prey, and for communication between members of the same species.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
The robot is able to detect and react to changes in the environment (e.g., moving fixtures) and action failures (e.g., failure to insert the cover, tripping, environment collisions) using a combination of vision, force, and proprioceptive sensors.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024
Assessing the engineering of Tesla's self-driving controls to detect and respond during reduced roadway visibility.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Detect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detect. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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