1. Action de repérer.
2. Résultat de cette action.
ETYM Latin detectio an uncovering, revealing.
1. The act of detecting something; catching sight of something; SYN. catching, espial, spying, spotting.
2. The investigation of criminal activities to determine the perpetrator; SYN. detecting, detective work, police investigation, sleuthing.
3. The perception that something has occurred or some state exists; SYN. sensing.
ETYM Cf. French identification.
1. Attribution to oneself (consciously or unconsciously) of the characteristics of another person (or group of persons).
2. Evidence of identity; something that identifies a person or thing.
3. The attribution to oneself of the characteristics of others; SYN. feeling of identity.