detection systems

[dɪˈtɛkʃən ˈsɪstəmz]
nounpl: detection systems
sistemas de detecção
1. Integrated technological systems designed to identify, locate, or discover the presence of something, such as motion, heat, smoke, or intruders
The airport installed new detection systems to improve security screening.
O aeroporto instalou novos sistemas de detecção para melhorar a triagem de segurança.
2. Equipment or mechanisms used to sense and identify specific substances, objects, or conditions
Fire detection systems can alert residents to danger within seconds.
Sistemas de detecção de incêndio podem alertar os residentes sobre o perigo em segundos.
3. Automated or manual arrangements of sensors and devices that monitor and respond to predefined signals
The factory relies on detection systems to monitor product quality.
A fábrica depende de sistemas de detecção para monitorar a qualidade dos produtos.
In both Brazil and the USA, detection systems are crucial components of modern infrastructure, particularly in security, industrial safety, and environmental monitoring. The term is widely used in professional contexts including engineering, security, and public safety. In Brazil, these systems are increasingly common in residential and commercial buildings due to growing emphasis on safety and security.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
detection devicessensor systemsalarm systemsmonitoring systemssurveillance systems
Antonyms / Antônimos
concealment systemsmasking systems

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistemas de detecção
Standard usage in technical and commercial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
sistemas de detecção
Same as standard usage, no significant regional variation
São Paulo
sistemas de detecção
Commonly used in industrial and technological sectors
Portugal
sistemas de deteção
Alternative spelling with 'deteção' instead of 'detecção'

Related Words

alarmsensorsurveillancemonitoringsecuritymotion detectorsmoke detectorradar

Related Idioms & Phrases

early warning system
under the radar
set off alarms
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