Definition of Discovery
Discovery
dis·cov·ery
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the action or process of finding something out or first learning about it, or the action of making something known;
e.g. This scientific paper describes the discovery of a new plant species.
(noun)
something or someone that is found out or learned about for the first time;
e.g. He was excited to show them the discovery he had made at the historical site.
(noun)
(legal) the process of revealing the relevant facts and documents of a trial/case by one or both of the parties involved;
e.g. They attended the discovery before the trial to make sure they had all of the information they needed.
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