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discovery
[dih-skuhv-uh-ree]
noun
plural
discoveriesthe act or process of seeing, finding, or gaining knowledge of something previously unknown, or an instance of this.
The university is dedicated to the discovery, development, communication, and application of knowledge in a wide range of academic and professional fields.
Shortly after the discovery of the tomb, many people associated with the expedition died.
something found, found out, noticed, or realized.
In 2009, archaeologists in Rome unearthed a startling discovery: the remains of an elaborate banquet hall built during the reign of Nero.
Law.Ģżthe compulsory exchange or disclosure of information, evidence, documents, etc., in preparation for a lawsuit or trial.
The plaintiff filed a motion to compel discovery, but the defendants argued that some of the information was exempt.
U.S. Aerospace.Ģżnone Discovery the third space shuttle to orbit and return to earth.
discovery
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noun
the act, process, or an instance of discovering
a person, place, or thing that has been discovered
law the compulsory disclosure by a party to an action of relevant documents in his possession
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- nondiscovery noun
- prediscovery noun
- rediscovery noun
- self-discovery noun
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of discovery1
Example Sentences
The audience goes on a walk in the woods, with nature calling for discovery.
Prof Zelinitsky added: "This discovery shows us that, before tyrannosaurs became the kings, they were they were princes."
But it was his discovery of a young Californian band, The Wondermints, that would finally bring Wilson new recognition, after they inspired him to revisit both Pet Sounds and Smile.
Six days after the discovery, officers searched Hill's back garden in Derby Road, Risley, and found a hidden safe containing two guns, two silencers and two dozen 9mm bullets.
The castleās size has led to new discoveries during the seriesā run.
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When To Use
A discovery is something that has been discoveredāfound or found out about for the first time.Discovery can also mean the process of discovering.Discoveries involve finding or gaining knowledge about something that was previously unknown or unseen. The word is especially associated with finding new places (as in the discovery of new lands) and scientific breakthroughs (as in the discovery of a cure).The word discovery is also used in a much more specific way in the context of law, in which it refers to the required disclosure of things like documents to the other party during a legal proceeding, as in These invoices were produced by client during discovery.Example: Ancient Oceanic peoples discovered new methods of seafaring that allowed their discovery and settlement of faraway islands.
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