Discovery
noun
The act of finding or learning something for the first time.
The discovery of electricity was a major event in human history.
Often appears as...
- make a discovery
- scientific discovery
noun
Something found to exist or known about for the first time.
New antibiotics are being developed through the discovery of new bacteria.
Often appears as...
- accidental discovery
- important discovery
noun
In law, the compulsory disclosure of facts or documents to the opposing party prior to a trial.
The discovery process allows both parties to prepare for the trial.
Often appears as...
- discovery of evidence
- discovery process
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Legal
noun
The act of finding or learning something for the first time.
The discovery of electricity was a major event in human history.
Often appears as...
- make a discovery
- scientific discovery
noun
Something found to exist or known about for the first time.
New antibiotics are being developed through the discovery of new bacteria.
Often appears as...
- accidental discovery
- important discovery
noun
In law, the compulsory disclosure of facts or documents to the opposing party prior to a trial.
The discovery process allows both parties to prepare for the trial.
Often appears as...
- discovery of evidence
- discovery process
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Impact
Used to describe breakthroughs that changed history or science significantly.
The discovery of penicillin revolutionized medicine.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Achievements
Often refers to individual or team achievements in research or exploration.
After years of research, she made a groundbreaking discovery.
Pro Tip 3/3Active Exploration
Implies active searching or experimentation to find something new.
The scientist's discovery was a result of careful experimentation.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Impact
Used to describe breakthroughs that changed history or science significantly.
The discovery of penicillin revolutionized medicine.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Achievements
Often refers to individual or team achievements in research or exploration.
After years of research, she made a groundbreaking discovery.
Pro Tip 3/3Active Exploration
Implies active searching or experimentation to find something new.
The scientist's discovery was a result of careful experimentation.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Impact
Used to describe breakthroughs that changed history or science significantly.
The discovery of penicillin revolutionized medicine.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Achievements
Often refers to individual or team achievements in research or exploration.
After years of research, she made a groundbreaking discovery.
Pro Tip 3/3Active Exploration
Implies active searching or experimentation to find something new.
The scientist's discovery was a result of careful experimentation.
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Nizar Ibrahim: How we...
a predatory dinosaur, bigger than T. rex, the ruler of this ancient river of giants, feeding on the many aquatic animals I showed you earlier on. So that's really what makes this an incredible discovery. It's a dinosaur like no other. And some people told me, "Wow, this is a once-in-a-lifetime discovery.
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The genius of Marie...
laid the groundwork for our understanding of physics and chemistry, blazing trails in oncology, technology, medicine, and nuclear physics, to name a few. For good or ill, her discoveries in radiation launched a new era, unearthing some of science's greatest secrets.
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What’s the difference...
But even incorrect theories have their value. Discredited alchemy was the birthplace of modern chemistry, and medicine made great strides long before we understood the roles of bacteria and viruses. That said, better theories often lead to exciting new discoveries
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Is telekinesis real? -...
Such discoveries must be proven extra carefully to withstand skepticism. In the case of telekinesis, the idea goes against established science, but lacks the powerful evidence in favor of it. Our universe is controlled and explained by the laws of physics,
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Is math discovered or...
of all of human history have chimed in on the issue as well, often in surprising ways. So, is mathematics an invention or a discovery? Artificial construct or universal truth? Human product or natural, possibly divine, creation?
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How to rebuild the world...
navigate some kind of shortcut route for the most important scientific discoveries and technologies and so accelerate the rebooting of civilization well before we go any further let me be absolutely clear I do not actually
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Are ghost ships real? -...
water in its hold, and lifeboats missing. The discovery of its intact cargo and a captain's log that ended abruptly led to wild rumors and speculation. But the real culprits were two scientific buoyancy and fluid dynamics.
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The New Era of Discovery...
of discovery you know technology is a driver and so much of our daily lives helping us explore the world around us and make decisions on what route to take to work what jacket to bring as we walk out the
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How aspirin was...
By reducing platelet activity, aspirin may decrease the levels of a certain protein that helps cancer cells spread. These discoveries have transformed aspirin from a mere pain reliever
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Beautiful Butterfly...
constanti's discovery proved that painted ladies travel further than anyone had thought it never hibernates instead it lives its life as a restless nomad that's always on the move
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Nizar Ibrahim: How we...
a predatory dinosaur, bigger than T. rex, the ruler of this ancient river of giants, feeding on the many aquatic animals I showed you earlier on. So that's really what makes this an incredible discovery. It's a dinosaur like no other. And some people told me, "Wow, this is a once-in-a-lifetime discovery.
Video examples
The genius of Marie...
laid the groundwork for our understanding of physics and chemistry, blazing trails in oncology, technology, medicine, and nuclear physics, to name a few. For good or ill, her discoveries in radiation launched a new era, unearthing some of science's greatest secrets.
Video examples
What’s the difference...
But even incorrect theories have their value. Discredited alchemy was the birthplace of modern chemistry, and medicine made great strides long before we understood the roles of bacteria and viruses. That said, better theories often lead to exciting new discoveries
Video examples
Is telekinesis real? -...
Such discoveries must be proven extra carefully to withstand skepticism. In the case of telekinesis, the idea goes against established science, but lacks the powerful evidence in favor of it. Our universe is controlled and explained by the laws of physics,
Video examples
Is math discovered or...
of all of human history have chimed in on the issue as well, often in surprising ways. So, is mathematics an invention or a discovery? Artificial construct or universal truth? Human product or natural, possibly divine, creation?
Video examples
How to rebuild the world...
navigate some kind of shortcut route for the most important scientific discoveries and technologies and so accelerate the rebooting of civilization well before we go any further let me be absolutely clear I do not actually
Video examples
Are ghost ships real? -...
water in its hold, and lifeboats missing. The discovery of its intact cargo and a captain's log that ended abruptly led to wild rumors and speculation. But the real culprits were two scientific buoyancy and fluid dynamics.
Video examples
The New Era of Discovery...
of discovery you know technology is a driver and so much of our daily lives helping us explore the world around us and make decisions on what route to take to work what jacket to bring as we walk out the
Video examples
How aspirin was...
By reducing platelet activity, aspirin may decrease the levels of a certain protein that helps cancer cells spread. These discoveries have transformed aspirin from a mere pain reliever
Video examples
Beautiful Butterfly...
constanti's discovery proved that painted ladies travel further than anyone had thought it never hibernates instead it lives its life as a restless nomad that's always on the move
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Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
Throughout history, people have studied pure science from a desire to understand the universe rather than practical applications for commercial gain. But their discoveries later turned out to have great practical benefits.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
For most of human civilization, the pace of innovation has been so slow that a generation might pass before a discovery would influence your life, culture or the conduct of nations.
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Henry Ford
American Businessman
One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do.
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William James
American Philosopher
The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes.
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Marie Curie
Polish Scientist
I am one of those who think like Nobel, that humanity will draw more good than evil from new discoveries.
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Gordon Gee
American Educator
Intellectual curiosity drove Einstein to some of the world's most important discoveries.
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Paul Henderson
Canadian Athlete
I'm not nearly as important as I used to think I was. It's a wonderful discovery.
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Carol Kane
American Actress
Sometimes every single element of a character is a torturous discovery.
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Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
Hungarian Scientist
A discovery is said to be an accident meeting a prepared mind.
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Arjun Kapoor
Indian Actor
Every character, for me, is a new discovery.
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Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
Throughout history, people have studied pure science from a desire to understand the universe rather than practical applications for commercial gain. But their discoveries later turned out to have great practical benefits.
Quote examples
Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
For most of human civilization, the pace of innovation has been so slow that a generation might pass before a discovery would influence your life, culture or the conduct of nations.
Quote examples
Henry Ford
American Businessman
One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do.
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William James
American Philosopher
The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes.
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Marie Curie
Polish Scientist
I am one of those who think like Nobel, that humanity will draw more good than evil from new discoveries.
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Gordon Gee
American Educator
Intellectual curiosity drove Einstein to some of the world's most important discoveries.
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Paul Henderson
Canadian Athlete
I'm not nearly as important as I used to think I was. It's a wonderful discovery.
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Carol Kane
American Actress
Sometimes every single element of a character is a torturous discovery.
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Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
Hungarian Scientist
A discovery is said to be an accident meeting a prepared mind.
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Arjun Kapoor
Indian Actor
Every character, for me, is a new discovery.
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