Entry Word: discovery

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 the act or process of sighting or learning the existence of something for the first time <the discovery of a new species of starfish>

Synonyms detection, finding, spotting, unearthing

Related Words disclosure, exposure, revelation, uncovering, unveiling; creation, invention; exploration; rediscovery

Near Antonyms concealment, hiding

2 something discovered <his many zoological discoveries included several species of birds>

Synonyms find

Related Words pay dirt, strike, treasure trove; breakthrough