as in distinguishable
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind
there was a barely detectable hum coming from the refrigerator
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detectable
Adjective
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Boom says its analysis has found that no audible sonic boom reached the ground during the flight.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025 -
And yes, the sound is audible outside the car, too.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This processor delivers a noticeable jump in performance while still maintaining the all-day battery life the tablet is known for.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PCMAG,
5 Mar. 2025
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There’s a wide range of cases available, with different aspects and capabilities—including some that partly overcome the 16e’s noticeable oversight: no MagSafe.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Francis' feeble voice, discernible through his labored breaths and in his native Spanish, was recorded Thursday from the hospital and broadcast to the faithful in St. Peter's Square who had gathered for the nightly recitation of the rosary prayer.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Things are pretty much unchanged at the other end, with no discernible difference in United’s defensive numbers since Amorim arrived.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Because far-off stars would be static over successive nights, nearer, moving objects would stand out against the backdrop — but, for an object as distant as Pluto, the motion would be barely perceptible.—
John Loeffler,
Space.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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By modernizing systems and processes where unnecessary friction exists, the healthcare industry can make improvements that have a perceptible impact on those delivering and receiving care.—
Amanda Eisel,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Detectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detectable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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