1verb
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
“She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water”
01 Word definition
detect
6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants
Is DETECT a word?
Yes. DETECT is a 6-letter verb. discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
D-E-T-E-C-THow do you spell DETECT?
DETECT contains 6 letters, begins with D, and ends with T.
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02 Letter breakdown
How is DETECT spelled?
D1E2T3E4C5T6
03 Word-game status
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About DETECT.
How do you spell DETECT?
DETECT is spelled D-E-T-E-C-T. It contains 6 letters.