单词 | discovery |
释义 | discovery1/dɪˈskʌv(ə)ri /noun (plural discoveries) [mass noun] 1The action or process of discovering or being discovered: the discovery of the body [count noun]: he made some startling discoveries...
Synonyms finding, locating, location, uncovering, unearthing finding out, learning, realization, recognition, detection, determination; revelation, disclosure informal aha moment invention, origination, devising; pioneering, introduction 1.1 [count noun] A person or thing discovered: the drug is not a new discovery...
Synonyms find, finding; invention, breakthrough, innovation, advance, lucky strike 2 Law The compulsory disclosure, by one party to an action to another, of relevant testimony or documents.A party has inherent right to be present at the examination for discovery of the opposite party....
OriginMid 16th century: from discover, on the pattern of the pair recover, recovery. RhymesDiscovery2/dɪˈskʌv(ə)ri /noun A dessert apple of a variety with crisp flesh and bright red skin.Instead, opt for a locally grown Cox, Discovery or Bramley apple - or a Conference or Williams pear....
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