discovery

B1
Pronunciation
/dɪsˈkʌvəɹi/
/dɪsˈkʌvəɹi/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Something discovered.

Example Sentences
  • This latest discovery should eventually lead to much better treatments for disease.
2 Definition

The discovering of new things.

Example Sentences
  • Automatic discovery of RSS feeds by a Web browser.
3 Definition

An act of uncovering or revealing something; a revelation.

4 Definition

A pre-trial phase in which evidence is gathered.

Example Sentences
  • The prosecution moved to suppress certain items turned up during discovery.
5 Definition

Materials revealed to the opposing party during the pre-trial phase in which evidence is gathered.

Example Sentences
  • The defense argued that the plaintiff's discovery was inadequate.