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1. detection
noun. ['dɪˈtɛkʃən'] the perception that something has occurred or some state exists.
Synonyms
- perception
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Rhymes with Signal Detection
- overprotection
- introspection
- interconnection
- circumspection
- reinspection
- predilection
- disinfection
- disconnection
- recollection
- preelection
- interjection
- imperfection
- disaffection
- resurrection
- reflection
- reelection
- redirection
- projection
- intersection
- insurrection
- inspection
- inflection
- convection
- confection
- complexion
- selection
- rejection
- protection
- perfection
- objection
2. detection
noun. ['dɪˈtɛkʃən'] the act of detecting something; catching sight of something.
Synonyms
- espial
- find
- uncovering
- discovery
- catching
- spotting
Antonyms
- stay
- noninfectious
- ground
- figure
3. detection
noun. ['dɪˈtɛkʃən'] the detection that a signal is being received.
Synonyms
- signal detection
4. detection
noun. ['dɪˈtɛkʃən'] a police investigation to determine the perpetrator.
Synonyms
- detecting
- police investigation
- detective work
- sleuthing
5. signal
noun. ['ˈsɪgnəl'] any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message.
Synonyms
- starting signal
- sign
- alert
- whistle
- communication
- warning signal
- start
- alarum
- high sign
- bugle call
- radiotelegraphic signal
- input
- telephone number
- signaling
- curfew
- alarm
- indicator
- time signal
- symbol
- output signal
- visual signal
- retreat
- ticktack
- beam
- recording
- radio beacon
- output
- distress signal
- drumbeat
- all clear
- telegraphic signal
- dog-ear
- input signal
- number
- animal communication
- whistling
- radio beam
- storm signal
- distress call
- electronic signal
Antonyms
- positiveness
- negativity
- positivity
- invalidate
Etymology
- segnal (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signalis (Latin)
6. signal
verb. ['ˈsɪgnəl'] communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs.
Synonyms
- semaphore
- signalize
- sign
- whistle
- communicate
- heliograph
- signalise
- flag
- intercommunicate
Antonyms
- ending
- middle
- death
- arrive
Etymology
- segnal (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signalis (Latin)
7. signal
verb. ['ˈsɪgnəl'] be a signal for or a symptom of.
Synonyms
- betoken
- bode
- foretell
- predict
- prognosticate
- augur
- forecast
- mark
- portend
- prefigure
- indicate
- bespeak
- tell
- foreshadow
- omen
- auspicate
- presage
Antonyms
- dissuasion
- unconnectedness
- deactivation
- finish
Etymology
- segnal (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signalis (Latin)
8. signal
noun. ['ˈsɪgnəl'] any incitement to action.
Synonyms
- provocation
- incitation
Antonyms
- unalert
- dull
- unwary
Etymology
- segnal (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signalis (Latin)
9. signal
adjective. ['ˈsɪgnəl'] notably out of the ordinary.
Antonyms
- fire
Etymology
- segnal (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signalis (Latin)
10. signal
noun. ['ˈsɪgnəl'] an electric quantity (voltage or current or field strength) whose modulation represents coded information about the source from which it comes.
Synonyms
- electrical energy
- interrupt
Antonyms
- lethargic
- unaware
- stay in place
Etymology
- segnal (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signalis (Latin)
Sentences with signal-detection
1. Noun Phrase
If the diode is being used purely for signal detection purposes, the polarity of the diode is irrelevant, but if it is also being used to supply the gain control circuit, the polarity does matter.