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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

detect

IPA: /dɪˈtɛkt/

KK: /dɪˈtɛkt/

transitive verb

Definition: To find out or discover something that is not easily seen or known, often something hidden or subtle.

Example: The scientist was able to detect the presence of a new element in the sample.

detectability

IPA: /dɪˈtɛktəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /dɪˈtɛktəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The degree to which something can be noticed or discovered.

Example: The detectability of the signal improved with the new technology.

detectable

IPA: /dɪˈtɛktəbl/

KK: /dɪˈtɛktəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be noticed or found out through observation or measurement.

Example: The changes in temperature were detectable with the new sensor.

detecter

IPA: /dɪˈtɛktər/

KK: /dɪˈtɛktər/

noun

Definition: A person or device that discovers or identifies something that is hidden or not easily seen.

Example: The smoke detector alerted us to the fire in the kitchen.

detection

IPA: /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

KK: /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of discovering or finding something, often something that is hidden or not easily seen.

Example: The detection of smoke in the building triggered the fire alarm.

detector

IPA: /dɪˈtɛktər/

KK: /dɪˈtɛktər/

noun

Definition: A device that identifies or measures something, often used to find changes in the environment or detect signals.

Example: The smoke detector went off when it sensed smoke in the kitchen.

detente

IPA: /deɪˈtɒnt/

KK: /dɛˈtɑnt/

noun

Definition: A situation in which countries or groups reduce their hostility or tension towards each other, often through negotiations or agreements.

Example: The two countries entered a period of detente to improve their diplomatic relations.

deter

IPA: /dɪˈtɜːr/

KK: /dɪˈtɜr/

transitive verb

Definition: To stop someone from doing something by making them feel afraid or uncertain.

Example: The warning signs were meant to deter people from entering the dangerous area.

deteriorate

IPA: /dɪˈtɪə.ri.ə.reɪt/

KK: /dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become worse or to decline in quality or condition.

Example: The old building began to deteriorate after years of neglect.

transitive verb

Definition: To become worse in quality, condition, or value over time, often due to neglect or damage.

Example: The old building began to deteriorate after years of being abandoned.

deterioration

IPA: /dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

KK: /dɪˌtɪrɪəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of becoming worse or declining in quality or condition.

Example: The deterioration of the building was evident after years of neglect.

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