Discovery
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪsˈkʌv.ɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Discovery is a noun meaning Something discovered.
Meaning
Something discovered.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) The discovering of new things.
- (countable, archaic) An act of uncovering or revealing something; a revelation.
- (law, uncountable) A pre-trial phase in which evidence is gathered.
- (law, uncountable) Materials revealed to the opposing party during the pre-trial phase in which evidence is gathered.
- (chess) A discovered attack.
Example Sentences
The purpose of the voyage was discovery.
Automatic discovery of RSS feeds by a Web browser.
The defense argued that the plaintiff's discovery was inadequate.
The prosecution moved to suppress certain items turned up during discovery.
Word Forms
- discoveries
- discoverie
Synonyms for discovery
Depending on context, synonyms include breakthrough, uncovering.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include breakthrough, uncovering, discovering, discover, detection, detect.
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