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According to Merriam-Webster, "detect" means to discover or identify something, especially by careful observation or investigation

* The Oxford English Dictionary defines "detect" as to recognize or identify something, especially a problem, a feeling, or a quality
* Cambridge Dictionary states that "detect" means to find or discover something, often by looking or listening carefully

The police were able to detect the suspect's hiding place by following a trail of clues
* The doctor used a special machine to detect the patient's heart rate and blood pressure
* The company hired a team of experts to detect and prevent cyber attacks on their network
* The scientist was able to detect a new species of plant in the remote jungle
* The teacher asked the students to detect the theme of the story by analyzing the characters and plot

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