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discovery

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪˈskʌvəri/

Forms: discoveries

discovery means: A thing, fact, or idea that someone finds or learns about for the first time.

noun

SOMETHING FOUNDB1

A thing, fact, or idea that someone finds or learns about for the first time.

  • They made an exciting discovery.
  • The new medicine was an important discovery.
  • Her discoveries changed our understanding of the past.

Similar words: finding

Common phrases: new discovery, important discovery, make a discovery, latest discovery

FINDING SOMETHINGB1

The act or process of finding or learning about something previously unknown.

  • Learning is a journey of discovery.
  • The discovery of the cave surprised everyone.
  • Research can lead to unexpected discovery.

How to use it: discovery of something (The discovery of gold brought settlers to the area.)

Common phrases: discovery of something, journey of discovery, accidental discovery

Questions about discovery

What does discovery mean?

A thing, fact, or idea that someone finds or learns about for the first time.

What is discovery in other languages?

Türkçe: keşif · Español: descubrimiento · Français: découverte · Deutsch: Entdeckung · Italiano: scoperta · 日本語: 発見

How do you pronounce discovery?

It is pronounced /dɪˈskʌvəri/.

How do you use discovery in a sentence?

They made an exciting discovery. The new medicine was an important discovery.

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