discovery

noun

di-ˈskə-v(ə-)rē How to pronounce discovery (audio)
Definition of discoverynext
1
as in finding
the act or process of sighting or learning the existence of something for the first time the discovery of a new species of starfish

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2
as in find
something discovered his many zoological discoveries include several species of birds

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Recent Examples of discovery The discovery came out of a community science project in the Chiricahuas, in which researchers detected bat DNA in homeowners’ hummingbird feeders. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026 That reversed path from discovery to purchase is what turns casual scrolling into a shopping opportunity before the viewer ever planned to buy. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 Kazuhiko Omote, general manager of Rigaku’s X-ray Research Laboratory, said the field still has room for discoveries despite more than 130 years of X-ray research. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 Elevate will also lead partner discovery and commercial growth, focused on identifying brands that align with Venezia FC’s identity and expanding the club’s roster of commercial sponsors. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for discovery
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  1. finding
  2. find
  3. detection
  4. exploration
  5. awareness
Noun
  • The findings were presented at ACS Fall 2026, the American Chemical Society’s fall meeting held in Chicago from August 23 to 27.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Other findings of the report show that 94% of organizations are worried about the economy, 79% cite rising cybersecurity threats, and just half feel confident managing data-security risk as AI becomes embedded in benefits administration.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of finding
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  • After the government takes its share—25 percent in the Bahamas and 50 percent in the Philippines—Allen Exploration keeps the remaining finds together.
    — Brett Berk, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026
  • This might sound like an accidental find, but the researchers spent for 15 years just building the crystal alone.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of find
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  • The settings screen contains buttons for controlling the lights, motion detection, and motion alerts.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Military working dogs are routinely used in roles including explosives detection, patrol operations, search missions and force-protection duties.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
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  • Nova currently has an exploration and mining project called Estelle in Alaska, which contains something called stibnite (Sb₂S₃), an important antimony-bearing ore.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Schmitt noted that his mission — Apollo’s last moonshot — was the most productive lunar exploration yet.
    — Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of exploration
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  • The national spotlight on the area since Guthrie’s disappearance has in turn led to a greater public awareness about the many people who go missing or die in the sprawling desert and reveals just how many families are also searching for answers.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Those who have gathered in pink say the show of support is not an endorsement of what happened, but a stand for maternal mental health awareness and for mothers suffering from postpartum conditions.
    — Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of awareness

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“Discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovery. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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