discovery
♦ dis|cov|ery /dɪsk'ʌvəri/ (discoveries)
1 [N-VAR] usu with supp
If someone makes a discovery, they become aware of something that they did not know about before.
I felt I'd made an incredible discovery.
...the discovery that both his wife and son are HIV positive.
2 [N-VAR] usu with supp
If someone makes a discovery, they are the first person to find or become aware of a place, substance, or scientific fact that no one knew about before.
In that year, two momentous discoveries were made.
3 [N-VAR] usu with supp
If someone makes a discovery, they recognize that an actor, musician, or other performer who is not well-known has talent.
His job is the discovery and promotion of new artists.
4 [N-VAR] usu with supp
When the discovery of people or objects happens, someone finds them, either by accident or as a result of looking for them.
...the discovery and destruction by soldiers of millions of marijuana plants.
1 [N-VAR] usu with supp
If someone makes a discovery, they become aware of something that they did not know about before.
I felt I'd made an incredible discovery.
...the discovery that both his wife and son are HIV positive.
2 [N-VAR] usu with supp
If someone makes a discovery, they are the first person to find or become aware of a place, substance, or scientific fact that no one knew about before.
In that year, two momentous discoveries were made.
3 [N-VAR] usu with supp
If someone makes a discovery, they recognize that an actor, musician, or other performer who is not well-known has talent.
His job is the discovery and promotion of new artists.
4 [N-VAR] usu with supp
When the discovery of people or objects happens, someone finds them, either by accident or as a result of looking for them.
...the discovery and destruction by soldiers of millions of marijuana plants.