discovery
/dɪˈskʌvəri/
noun
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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