Disclosure: meaning, definitions and examples

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disclosure

 

[ dɪˈskləʊʒə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal term

The action of making new or secret information known.

Synonyms

exposure, reveal, unveiling

Examples of usage

  • The company made a disclosure about their financial situation.
  • The disclosure of classified documents caused a scandal.
Context #2 | Noun

financial

The act of revealing or uncovering important financial information.

Synonyms

announcement, declaration, divulgence

Examples of usage

  • The disclosure of the company's earnings surprised investors.
  • Full disclosure of assets is required when applying for a loan.
Context #3 | Noun

psychological

The act of sharing personal or emotional information with others.

Synonyms

admission, confession, revelation

Examples of usage

  • Her disclosure about her struggles with anxiety helped others in the group.
  • The therapist encouraged open disclosure of feelings during the session.

Translations

Translations of the word "disclosure" in other languages:

🇵🇹 divulgação

🇮🇳 प्रकटीकरण

🇩🇪 Offenlegung

🇮🇩 pengungkapan

🇺🇦 розголошення

🇵🇱 ujawnienie

🇯🇵 開示 (かいじ)

🇫🇷 divulgation

🇪🇸 divulgación

🇹🇷 ifşa

🇰🇷 공개 (gong-gae)

🇸🇦 إفشاء

🇨🇿 zveřejnění

🇸🇰 zverejnenie

🇨🇳 披露 (pī lù)

🇸🇮 razkritje

🇮🇸 birting

🇰🇿 ашу

🇬🇪 გამჟღავნება

🇦🇿 aşkarlama

🇲🇽 divulgación

Etymology

The word 'disclosure' originated from the Latin word 'disclosurem', which means an uncovering or revealing. The term has been used in various contexts over the centuries, including legal, financial, and psychological fields, to refer to the act of revealing previously unknown or secret information. In modern usage, 'disclosure' is commonly associated with transparency and openness in communication.

See also: disclosable, disclosures, undisclosed.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,314, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.