as in distinguishable
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind
there was a barely detectable hum coming from the refrigerator
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Adjective
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Philadelphia brought back Sirianni amid murmurs about his job status, and that conversation became more audible after the Eagles started the season 2-2.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025 -
Complaints about distraction are most audible from members of the knowledge class—journalists, artists, novelists, professors.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The difference in how Andrew carries himself now is noticeable, Caroline said.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Jan. 2025
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For a movie that looks so remarkably good – from the oppressive, classical set design to the astounding lighting work – Ash's (Rook this time around) uncanny comeback was a noticeable exception.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, a collection of complementary events and trends conspired to create a discernible path towards sustainable and systemic change in digital and cybersecurity oversight.—
Bob Zukis,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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Kitsch recalls how Gilpin improvised a tender scene in which Sara gently teases Isaac for having a discernible heartbeat.—
Meredith Blake,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The complete lack of ghosting or any perceptible delay between my key presses or mouse clicks and onscreen response is refreshing.—
Simon Hill,
WIRED,
28 Oct. 2022
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Those in-the-moment progressions can feel tiny and barely perceptible from one session to the next.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Detectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detectable. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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