detecting

ADJECTIVE

observant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attentive discerning discriminating intelligent mindful perceptive vigilant

WEAK

advertent alive bright clear-sighted comprehending considering contemplating correct deducing discovering eager eagle-eyed heedful intentive interested keen not missing a trick obedient observative on one's toes on the ball penetrating questioning quick regardful searching sensitive sharp sharp-eyed surveying understanding wide-awake

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless heedless inattentive neglectful negligent unaware undiscriminating

WEAK

indifferent thoughtless unmindful unobservant unwatchful

NOUN

hearing

Synonyms

STRONG

audition distinguishing ear earshot effect extent faculty listening perception range reach recording sense

WEAK

auditory auditory range hearing distance

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Detecting AI-generated content would add cost, Hoffman notes, and it may also be cheaper to serve up AI music.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Detecting low-frequency gravitational waves is a major goal for future space missions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

Detecting mines will be part of any escort mission.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Detecting and defending against cyber-hacking is perhaps harder, and requires both expertise and critical thinking.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

He had been on the New York Committee for Detecting and Defeating Conspiracies along with John Jay, president of the Continental Congress and Washington’s chief of counterintelligence.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen

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