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detection
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noun
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
early detection can often lead to a cure
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noun
(= catching)
the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
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noun
a police investigation to determine the perpetrator
detection is hard on the feet
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noun
the detection that a signal is being received
risk
Noun
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A risk is something bad that could possibly happen.
There are many risks associated with the stock market.
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A risk is the chance of something bad happening.
The risk of us failing is too great.
risk
Verb
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To risk something means to take a chance with something.
She risked hypothermia by swimming the English Channel.