discovery

/dɪˈskʌvəri/
noun
  1. The act of finding something that was hidden, unknown, or not noticed before.
    • The discovery of penicillin changed medicine forever.
    • The team celebrated their discovery of an ancient tomb.
    • Her discovery of a rare butterfly in the garden made the news.
  2. Something that has been found or learned for the first time.
    • The scientist presented her latest discovery at the conference.
    • Each new discovery in space raises more questions.
    • That old map was an exciting discovery at the flea market.
  3. In law, the process of exchanging information and evidence between parties before a trial.
    • The judge ordered discovery to be completed within 60 days.
    • During discovery, the company had to hand over its emails.
    • The lawyers spent months on discovery before the court date.
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