discovery

CEFRB1

/dɪˈskʌv.ɹi/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Something found or learned for the first time.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An act of uncovering or revealing something; a revelation.

Examples

  • Most scientific breakthroughs are nothing else than the discovery of the obvious.

  • This discovery was perceived as a major breakthrough.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4

Also pronounced

  • /ɖɪsˈkəʋᵊ.ɾiː/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The discovering of new things.

  2. Something discovered.

  3. A pre-trial phase in which evidence is gathered.

More examples

In context

  • Scientists regard the discovery as important.

  • Automatic discovery of RSS feeds by a Web browser.

  • The purpose of the voyage was discovery.

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Origin

noun

from discover + -ery, on the pattern of the pair recover, recovery. Displaced native Old English onfundennes.