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DETECTING Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word detecting. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word detecting. (close relations)
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finding
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

• the decision of a court on issues of fact or law

• something that is found

observing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

sensing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the perception that something has occurred or some state exists

• becoming aware of something via the senses

uncovering
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the removal of covering

• the act of discovering something

discovering
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes

• get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally

• make a discovery, make a new finding

• find unexpectedly

• make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

• see for the first time; make a discovery

• identify as in botany or biology, for example

identifying
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something

• give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property

• consider (oneself) as similar to somebody else

• conceive of as united or associated

• identify as in botany or biology, for example

• consider to be equal or the same

noticing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an announcement containing information about an event

• the act of noticing or paying attention

• a request for payment

• advance notification (usually written) of the intention to withdraw from an arrangement of contract

• a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

• polite or favorable attention

• a short critical review

verb

• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes

• notice or perceive

• make or write a comment on

• express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with

perceiving
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• to become aware of through the senses

• become conscious of

unearthing
verb, nounv, n
verb

• discover by investigation

• recover through digging

discover
verbv
verb

• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes

• get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally

• make a discovery, make a new finding

• find unexpectedly

• make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

• see for the first time; make a discovery

• identify as in botany or biology, for example

find
verbv
noun

• a productive insight

• the act of discovering something

verb

• come upon, as if by accident; meet with

• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes

• come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost

• establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

• come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds

• perceive or be contemporaneous with

• get something or somebody for a specific purpose

• make a discovery, make a new finding

• obtain through effort or management

• decide on and make a declaration about

• receive a specified treatment (abstract)

• perceive oneself to be in a certain condition or place

• get or find back; recover the use of

• succeed in reaching; arrive at

• accept and make use of one's personality, abilities, and situation

notice
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an announcement containing information about an event

• the act of noticing or paying attention

• a request for payment

• advance notification (usually written) of the intention to withdraw from an arrangement of contract

• a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

• polite or favorable attention

• a short critical review

verb

• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes

• notice or perceive

• make or write a comment on

• express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with

observe
verbv
verb

• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes

• make mention of

• observe with care or pay close attention to

• watch attentively

• show respect towards

• behave as expected during of holidays or rites

• follow with the eyes or the mind

• stick to correctly or closely

• conform one's action or practice to

Best Hypernyms For DETECTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for detecting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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finding sight spy discovering identifying

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