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detected by vs detected from

Both 'detected by' and 'detected from' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Detected by' is used when mentioning the entity or method that did the detecting, while 'detected from' is used when referring to the source or origin of the detection.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 822 views

detected by

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'detected by' when indicating the entity or method that performed the detection.

Examples:

  • The issue was detected by the security system.
  • The error was detected by the software.
  • The presence of the virus was detected by the lab test.
  • This moment shall be detected by an onboard device.
  • A perfect way to hide its energy from being detected by anyone or any alien species on the outside.
  • There are various procedures foreseen in the applicable legislation for the process of dealing with irregularities detected by the Commission and by the Member States - more detailed information is included in note 6.
  • The eluted lactose is detected by a differential refractometer.
  • Number of infringements detected by community inspectors within Member State jurisdiction
  • - increase in liver enzymes (detected by blood test).
  • The Preparatory Commission will also continue to monitor the radioxenon emissions as detected by the close-by stations.
  • Deoxyhemoglobin can be detected by MRI, whereas oxyhemoglobin can't.
  • They have invented narco-submarines and boats that are not detected by radar.
  • Non-compliances detected by the surveillance will result in to suspension or withdrawal of the legality certificate.
  • Ralstonia solanacearum in enrichment broth can thus be detected by IF, ELISA and PCR.
  • classify the non-compliances detected by type;
  • The intracellular antigen is detected by using a FITC conjugated antibody.
  • Viral antigen is detected by using various ELISA techniques.
  • A methodology for categorization of events detected by noble gas system measurements therefore needs to be developed.
  • I'm talking about a device that would shield you from being detected by any other interstellar visitors.
  • The gas will suspend your biological functions just long enough to avoid being detected by a bioscan.
  • See if you can figure out what we're dealing with without being detected by the locals.
  • Perhaps if both crews work together, we can eliminate the problems before our presence is detected by the Romulans.
  • And while you're at it, could you please check out a black spot on Jupiter... that has been detected by satellite telescope.

Alternatives:

  • found by
  • identified by
  • discovered by
  • noticed by
  • spotted by

detected from

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

Use 'detected from' when referring to the source or origin of the detection.

Examples:

  • The chemical composition was detected from the sample.
  • The presence of the gas was detected from the emissions.
  • The location of the leak was detected from the sound.
  • Only monkeys and man emit ammonia in this way... and it can be detected from long distances.
  • Because it contains a small amount of radioactivity it can be detected from outside the body using special cameras.
  • The Oka/ Merck strain of VZV was not detected from any of these specimens.
  • Because the substance contains a small amount of radioactivity it can be detected from outside the body using special cameras, and a picture, known as a scan, can be taken.
  • This is unacceptable because numerous epidemiological studies and several laboratory studies have shown that effects on health involving the nervous, endocrine or immune systems start to be detected from values which are up to 1000 times smaller.
  • Table 2: Number of BSE cases in young bovine animals detected from January 2001 until December 2004
  • I have detected from a lot of speeches here that your trust in national governments is not very deep, but I think you at least trust the Ombudsman.
  • High-order energy reading detected from target!

Alternatives:

  • derived from
  • ascertained from
  • inferred from
  • obtained from
  • sourced from

Related Comparisons

observed from vs observed in extracted from vs dragged from found in vs found from retrieved from vs retrieved by extracted from vs extract extracted from vs derived from

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