Disclosures: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when providing previously unknown information, especially in a formal, legal, or business setting.

• The company made a full disclosure of its financial status.
• Medical professionals are required to make disclosures about potential conflicts of interest.

Used for presenting information clearly and officially, often in written or spoken form.

• The company issued a statement denying the allegations.
• The police officer took the witness's statement at the scene of the crime.

Used when making an official or formal announcement, often in a legal or governmental context.

• The president made a declaration of a state of emergency.
• In court, you may be asked to make a declaration under oath.

Appeared twice, which seems redundant. Please see the first entry for description.

Used when revealing something surprising, previously unknown, or profound. It often implies a sense of discovery or realization.

• The book's final chapter contained several surprising revelations about the main character's past
• His revelation about the company's practices caused an uproar

Often has a negative or serious connotation, used when someone openly admits to a fault, crime, or wrongdoing. Can also be used in a religious or personal context.

• The suspect's confession was a crucial piece of evidence in the case
• She made a heartfelt confession to her friend about her past mistakes

Typically used when acknowledging a fact, mistake, or wrongdoing, often reluctantly or as part of a formal process.

• His admission of guilt helped to lower his sentence
• The university's admission process is very selective