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DETECTS

(verb)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Detects.

Detects - as a verb

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

Example: "She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discoverfindnoticeobserve
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sightspy
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The security system detects any movement in the house."
"The radar detects incoming aircraft."
"The sensor detects changes in temperature."
"The dog detects the presence of intruders."
"The machine detects errors in the code."
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Word Game Points

Is DETECTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, detects is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DETECTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DETECTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, detects is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DETECTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DETECTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, detects is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DETECTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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