Detect can refer to noting the presence of something. Which option is the corresponding sense?

• A. To Note or to Feel Something
• B. To Discover or Catch
• C. To Note the Presence Of
• D. To Ignore or Overlook

Answer: (C)

Detect means perceiving that something exists, often noticing it even if it isn’t obvious at first. The best choice, then, is “To Note the Presence Of,” because it states clearly that you are recognizing that something is there. The other options miss that exact focus: “To Note or to Feel Something” is too generic and doesn’t specifically target the existence of something; “To Discover or Catch” suggests actively finding or grabbing something rather than simply acknowledging its presence; and “To Ignore or Overlook” is the opposite of noticing.