[VN] to discover or notice sth, especially sth that is not easy to see, hear, etc:
The tests are designed to detect the disease early. * an instrument that can detect small amounts of radiation * Do I detect a note of criticism?
detectable adjective:
The noise is barely detectable by the human ear.
OPPUNDETECTABLE
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