detectingandclassifying
nounUK /dɪˈtɛktɪŋ ənd ˈklæsɪfaɪɪŋ/
US /dɪˈtɛktɪŋ ænd ˈklæsəˌfaɪɪŋ/
Finding things and putting them into groups.
The scientist spent the day detecting and classifying new kinds of bugs in the garden.
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2. The process of noticing something and deciding which type it is.
Detecting and classifying stars helps astronomers understand the sky.
3. A step in science where you look for patterns and name them.
Their project on detecting and classifying leaves won first prize.
4. Spotting differences and putting similar things together.
Detecting and classifying animal tracks is a useful skill for hikers.