detection
Translation
detection, discovery, finding
Examples
Early detection of the disease is very important.
Early detection of the disease is very important.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the act of finding (sth.) Early detection of the disease is very important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: discovery, finding, identification
Etymology
From the verb 'detect' + '-ion', a suffix forming nouns of action.
Memory Tips
The '-ion' at the end often means 'the act of' doing the verb. So, the act of detecting.