Discovering: meaning, definitions and examples

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discovering

 

[ dษชหˆskสŒvษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

exploring new things

To discover means to find something for the first time, or to learn something new or unexpected. It involves uncovering or revealing something that was previously unknown.

Synonyms

find, reveal, uncover

Examples of usage

  • I love discovering new places when I travel.
  • She discovered an old map hidden in the attic.
  • The scientist discovered a new species of plant in the rainforest.
Context #2 | Noun

science or research

In a scientific or research context, a discovery refers to a new finding or breakthrough in knowledge or understanding. It often involves significant advancements in a particular field.

Synonyms

breakthrough, finding, revelation

Examples of usage

  • The discovery of penicillin revolutionized medicine.
  • Her discovery in the field of astronomy earned her a Nobel Prize.

Translations

Translations of the word "discovering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น descobrindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ‹เคœ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช entdeckend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menemukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะบั€ะธะฒะฐัŽั‡ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odkrywanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็™บ่ฆ‹ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcouvrant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ descubriendo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท keลŸfetme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ๊ฒฌํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงูƒุชุดุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ objevovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ objavovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘็Žฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odkrivanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppgรถtvun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฆแƒ›แƒแƒฉแƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™ลŸf etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ descubriendo

Etymology

The word 'discover' originated from the Old French word 'descovrir', which meant 'uncover, unroof, reveal, betray'. It entered the English language in the 14th century. The concept of discovery has played a crucial role in human history, leading to new lands being found, scientific advancements, and a deeper understanding of the world around us.

See also: discover, discoverable, discovered, discoveries, discovery, undiscovered.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,214 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.