Meanings
noundetecting (plural detectings)
plural detectings
- An act of detection.
Sensations then, are not perceivings, observings or findings; they are not detectings, scannings or inspectings; they are not apprehendings, cognisings, intuitings or knowings.
2009, Gilbert Ryle, The Concept of Mind: 60th Anniversary Edition, page 194
verb
- gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of detect
Synonyms & antonyms
nouna police investigation to determine the perpetrator
Broader
police workpolice investigation
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