1noun
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
“early detection can often lead to a cure”
01 Word definition
detection
9 letters · 4 vowels · 5 consonants
Is DETECTION a word?
Yes. DETECTION is a 9-letter noun. the perception that something has occurred or some state exists Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
D-E-T-E-C-T-I-O-NHow do you spell DETECTION?
DETECTION contains 9 letters, begins with D, and ends with N.
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2noun
the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗sensingcatchingespialspyingspotting
02 Letter breakdown
How is DETECTION spelled?
D1E2T3E4C5T6I7O8N9
03 Word-game status
Can you play DETECTION?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
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Base tile value: 12 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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About DETECTION.
How do you spell DETECTION?
DETECTION is spelled D-E-T-E-C-T-I-O-N. It contains 9 letters.