Nondetection
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nondetection is a noun meaning A failure to detect; a negative result.
Meaning
A failure to detect; a negative result.
Example Sentences
Nondetection or nonnotification of cancer has been shown to be most common among patients older than 75 years at the time of diagnosis.
Still, at the 3 sigma level, there is about a 50% chance of a false negative if data are censored below that level and are treated as nondetections.
Word Forms
- nondetections
- non-detection
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include non-detection, nondiscovery, nondetectability, nondetect, nondelivery, nonfinding.
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