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discovery

noun

Simple meaning

A pre-trial phase in which evidence is gathered.

Pronunciation

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dihskuhveree

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dɪsˈkʌvɚi

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Definition

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noun

  1. uncountable

    The discovering of new things.

  2. lawuncountable

    A pre-trial phase in which evidence is gathered.

  3. The act of discovering something

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A2 · Elementary (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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  • “Scientists made an amazing discovery about ancient civilizations this week.”noun

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Word family

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  • discoverernounPerson or profession

    Someone who is the first to think of or make something.

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  • discovery daynounCompound term

    A legal holiday commemorating the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus.

  • self-discoverynounCompound term

    Discovering your own individuality.

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