detectable

adjective

Definition of detectablenext
as in distinguishable
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind there was a barely detectable hum coming from the refrigerator

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detectable
  1. audible
  2. noticeable
  3. discernible
  4. perceptible
Adjective
  • True, crowds were noisier and more raucous in audible expressions of engagement — hissing, cheering, applauding, with an occasional wisecrack shouted out — but the responses were collective and inspired by the story on screen.
    Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
  • His question drew boos and audible displeasure from the crowd in a demonstration of opposition toward the GOP House leader.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of audible
Adjective
  • Look for diamonds with higher clarity grades to avoid noticeable imperfections.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The Bayern squad has shown some noticeable holes this season, with the attack, in particular, lacking depth.
    Manuel Veth, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • The first discernible change came in the 3-2 victory away at RB Leipzig.
    Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
  • This accessibility feature provides an audible narration of on-screen events that would otherwise not be discernible through dialog alone.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of discernible
Adjective
  • To be even more nitpicky, even via the PC, after pressing play there was always a tiny, but perceptible delay before the audio immenseein, which meant the first half-second of the first track faded in.
    Benny Har-Even, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • On Friday, wind gusts were 12 mph or less, with a nearly two-hour morning stretch of no perceptible winds, according to National Weather Service data.
    Dennis Romero, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of perceptible
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