What does DETECTION mean?
- Pronunciation
- /dɪˈtɛkʃən/
- Letters
- 9
- Scrabble score
- 12
- Words With Friends score
- 14
- How common
- Common
Meaning
noun
- the perception that something has occurred or some state exists“early detection can often lead to a cure”
- the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
- the detection that a signal is being received
- a police investigation to determine the perpetrator“detection is hard on the feet”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
detections13
Anagrams of DETECTION
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside DETECTION
157 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is DETECTION a valid word in word games?
DETECTION is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is DETECTION worth?
DETECTION is worth 12 points with Scrabble letter values and 14 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from DETECTION?
157 other words, including TO, IN, IT and ON.