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discovery

UK
/dɪsˈkʌvəri/
US
/dɪsˈkʌvəri/

Translations

discoverynoun
discoveries
pl
UK
/dɪsˈkʌvəri/
US
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The discovery of penicillin revolutionized the field of medicine.
La découverte de la pénicilline a révolutionné le domaine de la médecine.
The discovery of new planets has expanded our understanding of the universe.
La découverte de nouvelles planètes a élargi notre compréhension de l'univers.
The archaeologists were thrilled with the discovery of the ancient tomb.
Les archéologues étaient ravis de la découverte du tombeau ancien.
Additional translations
communication de piècesDroit procédural, surtout en contexte judiciaire anglo-saxon.
Synonyms
revelation
realization
invention
breakthrough
disclosure
detection
unearthing
finding
discoveryadjective
more discovery
Comp.
most discovery
Super.
UK
/dɪˈskʌvəri/
US
/dɪˈskʌvəri/
Attributive use before another noun (e.g., "discovery mission").
de découverte
NASA launched a discovery mission to study the outer planets.
La NASA a lancé une mission de découverte pour étudier les planètes externes.
Synonyms
detective
revelatory
investigatory
investigative
exploratory

Definitions

discoverynoun
The act of finding or learning something for the first time.
The discovery of penicillin revolutionized the field of medicine.
Something that has been found or learned for the first time.
The archaeologists were thrilled with the discovery of the ancient tomb.
The process of making known or sharing the existence of an aspect of reality.
The discovery of new planets has expanded our understanding of the universe.
The compulsory pre-trial procedure in which each party to a lawsuit can obtain evidence from the other party.
The defense filed a motion to compel discovery.
discoveryadjective
Relating to or intended for finding or uncovering something new.
NASA launched a discovery mission to study the outer planets.
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