Discovery: meaning, definitions and examples

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discovery

[ dɪˈskʌvəri ]

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scientific research

The act of finding or learning something for the first time; the act of discovering something.

Synonyms

finding, revelation, uncovering

Examples of usage

The discovery of penicillin revolutionized medicine.
His discovery of a new species of bird was published in a scientific journal.
The discovery of the Higgs boson was a major breakthrough in particle physics.

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exploration

The act or process of exploring an unfamiliar area or subject in order to learn more about it.

Synonyms

exploration, investigation, unearthing

Examples of usage

The discovery of new lands by explorers opened up trade routes.
The discovery of ancient artifacts shed light on past civilizations.

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sudden realization

A sudden realization or insight about something previously unknown or unnoticed.

Synonyms

epiphany, insight, realization

Examples of usage

His discovery of the truth about his family history was shocking.
She had a sudden discovery about the solution to the problem.

Translations

Translations of the word "discovery" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descoberta

🇮🇳 खोज

🇩🇪 Entdeckung

🇮🇩 penemuan

🇺🇦 відкриття

🇵🇱 odkrycie

🇯🇵 発見 (はっけん)

🇫🇷 découverte

🇪🇸 descubrimiento

🇹🇷 keşif

🇰🇷 발견 (balgyeon)

🇸🇦 اكتشاف

🇨🇿 objev

🇸🇰 objav

🇨🇳 发现 (fāxiàn)

🇸🇮 odkritje

🇮🇸 uppgötvun

🇰🇿 ашу

🇬🇪 აღმოჩენა (aghmochena)

🇦🇿 kəşf

🇲🇽 descubrimiento

Word origin

The word 'discovery' originated from the Middle English word 'discoveren', which came from the Old French word 'descovrir', meaning 'uncover'. The concept of discovery has been integral to human progress, from explorers discovering new lands to scientists uncovering groundbreaking knowledge. The act of discovery continues to inspire curiosity and innovation in various fields of study.