discovery¹

nounPlural discoveries, Plural Discoveries dɪˈskʌv(ə)ri

mass noun

1The action or process of discovering or being discovered.
发现；被发现
the discovery of the body
尸体的发现。
count noun he made some startling discoveries
他有一些惊人的发现。
Example sentencesExamples
- He believes it happened through a gradual process of scientific discovery.
- After the startling discovery the woman took the ring back to the police station so the original owner could be found.
- A tip from a relative led to discovery of the runaway teen, who was living with a drug dealer.
- But the human passion for knowledge and discovery, as I've said, always has a downside.
- As a parent you are in the best position to help them in the process of discovery.
- Eating always filled us with a sense of adventure and discovery.
- That process began in the sixteenth century with the voyages of discovery and has gone on accelerating ever since.
- The grim discovery of the body was made by a farmer yesterday morning.
- I've just been through one of those random processions of discovery and loose understanding.
- But after staying there for a month, she found it was a voyage full of hardship and discovery.
- In this system the process of discovery is channeled from one direct link to the next.
- Stagecoach workers made the startling discovery after checking inside the box for security reasons.
- Part of the wonder of this lace construction for us is the process of discovery involved in locating each figure.
- It was a little scary, too, because I knew that it would be an entirely new process of discovery.
- I've wanted to go down to the Antarctic ever since I was a child and became fascinated by exploration and discovery.
- Climbers at the bottom of a glacier made another stunning discovery near the crash site.
- This discovery must be one of excitement and pleasure, so the journey of discovery itself is rewarding.
- Police officers visited the flat and made the gruesome discovery.
- I think the whole process of acting is a kind of discovery that you go through.
- The discovery of potential terrorists is proof that the process has begun.
Synonyms
finding, locating, location, uncovering, unearthing
finding out, learning, realization, recognition, detection, determination
revelation, disclosure
informal aha moment
invention, origination, devising
pioneering, introduction
1. 1.1count noun A person or thing discovered.
  被发现的人（或物）
  the drug is not a new discovery
  这种药物不是什么新发现。
  Example sentencesExamples
  So they patent their products, which have to be novel and cannot be simply a discovery - that is, simply a bit of nature.
  I don't know if this is a new discovery, but I've never seen it elsewhere.
  This is a remarkable discovery, assuming it's not a hoax and it really doesn't look so.
  Such a discovery would have fascinating consequences for the debate on the origins of life on Earth.
  On the day he met Watson he had not even earned a PhD, let alone made a discovery or a reputation.
  You always think of science as being a man in a lab making a discovery, but it's not, it's teamwork.
  For an oil major such as BP, a discovery of that size would have been significant.
  New discoveries offering new hope for the thousands of children with the condition.
  People are advised to keep any such discoveries in a secure place out of the reach of children and pets and to contact the police immediately.
  Pupils have had the chance to travel back in time more than half a century, thanks to an exciting discovery at their school.
  Here is a discovery that has to be made known to the ophthalmic community in India.
  For a reviewer for whom he is a recent discovery, that is excellent news.
  The Museum is holding its annual finds day on Sunday to help people searching for an explanation of their discoveries.
  I don't want to feel completely uninformed of all the scientific discoveries.
  Whoever comes out with a new discovery first and obtains the patent becomes the sole winner.
  I countered this superstition with a serendipitous discovery from my own research.
  The Norse discoveries were couched in oral sagas and were dismissed as folklore by those in other cultures.
  In the past many discoveries have been made in the area, including one of the two Iron Age bronze shields held in the British Museum.
  Newton and all such thinkers asked questions and came out with path-breaking discoveries.
  The point is that the amount of new discoveries has fallen dramatically.
  Synonyms
  find, finding
  invention, breakthrough, innovation, advance, lucky strike
2Law
The compulsory disclosure, by one party to an action to another, of relevant testimony or documents.
〔律〕（一方对另一方提到的行为或相关文件的）强制性透露
Example sentencesExamples
- Once an action has commenced, discovery from the other parties is possible under the rules of court.
- The respondents draw attention to a series of documents produced in late discovery.
- A party has inherent right to be present at the examination for discovery of the opposite party.
- Over the past year or so the parties have been engaged in extensive examinations for discovery.
- The documents relating to this shipment were disclosed on discovery.

Origin

Mid 16th century: from discover, on the pattern of the pair recover, recovery.

Rhymes

recovery

Discovery²

nounPlural discoveries, Plural Discoveriesdɪˈskʌv(ə)ri

A dessert apple of a variety with crisp flesh and bright red skin.
Example sentencesExamples
- Discovery is one of the most popular English early apples.
- Instead, opt for a locally grown Cox, Discovery or Bramley apple - or a Conference or Williams pear.
- We planted a discovery apple tree last May.
- Macintosh Reds and Discoveries are good for flavour and the red skins will shine through the batter when cooked.
- If you are looking for a nice eating apple we have a Discovery apple tree.

Definition of discovery in US English:

discovery

noundəˈskəv(ə)ridəˈskəv(ə)rē

1The action or process of discovering or being discovered.
发现；被发现
the discovery of the body
尸体的发现。
he made some startling discoveries
他有一些惊人的发现。
Example sentencesExamples
- I've just been through one of those random processions of discovery and loose understanding.
- But after staying there for a month, she found it was a voyage full of hardship and discovery.
- That process began in the sixteenth century with the voyages of discovery and has gone on accelerating ever since.
- The grim discovery of the body was made by a farmer yesterday morning.
- This discovery must be one of excitement and pleasure, so the journey of discovery itself is rewarding.
- I think the whole process of acting is a kind of discovery that you go through.
- But the human passion for knowledge and discovery, as I've said, always has a downside.
- As a parent you are in the best position to help them in the process of discovery.
- Police officers visited the flat and made the gruesome discovery.
- I've wanted to go down to the Antarctic ever since I was a child and became fascinated by exploration and discovery.
- After the startling discovery the woman took the ring back to the police station so the original owner could be found.
- Stagecoach workers made the startling discovery after checking inside the box for security reasons.
- It was a little scary, too, because I knew that it would be an entirely new process of discovery.
- A tip from a relative led to discovery of the runaway teen, who was living with a drug dealer.
- In this system the process of discovery is channeled from one direct link to the next.
- The discovery of potential terrorists is proof that the process has begun.
- Eating always filled us with a sense of adventure and discovery.
- Part of the wonder of this lace construction for us is the process of discovery involved in locating each figure.
- Climbers at the bottom of a glacier made another stunning discovery near the crash site.
- He believes it happened through a gradual process of scientific discovery.
Synonyms
finding, locating, location, uncovering, unearthing
finding out, learning, realization, recognition, detection, determination
invention, origination, devising
1. 1.1 A person or thing discovered.
  被发现的人（或物）
  the drug is not a new discovery
  这种药物不是什么新发现。
  Example sentencesExamples
  In the past many discoveries have been made in the area, including one of the two Iron Age bronze shields held in the British Museum.
  I don't know if this is a new discovery, but I've never seen it elsewhere.
  The Norse discoveries were couched in oral sagas and were dismissed as folklore by those in other cultures.
  Pupils have had the chance to travel back in time more than half a century, thanks to an exciting discovery at their school.
  New discoveries offering new hope for the thousands of children with the condition.
  So they patent their products, which have to be novel and cannot be simply a discovery - that is, simply a bit of nature.
  For a reviewer for whom he is a recent discovery, that is excellent news.
  For an oil major such as BP, a discovery of that size would have been significant.
  Newton and all such thinkers asked questions and came out with path-breaking discoveries.
  Such a discovery would have fascinating consequences for the debate on the origins of life on Earth.
  This is a remarkable discovery, assuming it's not a hoax and it really doesn't look so.
  I countered this superstition with a serendipitous discovery from my own research.
  People are advised to keep any such discoveries in a secure place out of the reach of children and pets and to contact the police immediately.
  The point is that the amount of new discoveries has fallen dramatically.
  On the day he met Watson he had not even earned a PhD, let alone made a discovery or a reputation.
  Whoever comes out with a new discovery first and obtains the patent becomes the sole winner.
  I don't want to feel completely uninformed of all the scientific discoveries.
  You always think of science as being a man in a lab making a discovery, but it's not, it's teamwork.
  The Museum is holding its annual finds day on Sunday to help people searching for an explanation of their discoveries.
  Here is a discovery that has to be made known to the ophthalmic community in India.
  Synonyms
  find, finding
2Law
The compulsory disclosure, by a party to an action, of relevant documents referred to by the other party.
〔律〕（一方对另一方提到的行为或相关文件的）强制性透露
Example sentencesExamples
- A party has inherent right to be present at the examination for discovery of the opposite party.
- Over the past year or so the parties have been engaged in extensive examinations for discovery.
- The respondents draw attention to a series of documents produced in late discovery.
- The documents relating to this shipment were disclosed on discovery.
- Once an action has commenced, discovery from the other parties is possible under the rules of court.

Origin

Mid 16th century: from discover, on the pattern of the pair recover, recovery.

词汇	discovery
释义	discovery¹ nounPlural discoveries, Plural Discoveries dɪˈskʌv(ə)ri mass noun 1The action or process of discovering or being discovered. 发现；被发现 the discovery of the body 尸体的发现。 count noun he made some startling discoveries 他有一些惊人的发现。 Example sentencesExamples He believes it happened through a gradual process of scientific discovery. After the startling discovery the woman took the ring back to the police station so the original owner could be found. A tip from a relative led to discovery of the runaway teen, who was living with a drug dealer. But the human passion for knowledge and discovery, as I've said, always has a downside. As a parent you are in the best position to help them in the process of discovery. Eating always filled us with a sense of adventure and discovery. That process began in the sixteenth century with the voyages of discovery and has gone on accelerating ever since. The grim discovery of the body was made by a farmer yesterday morning. I've just been through one of those random processions of discovery and loose understanding. But after staying there for a month, she found it was a voyage full of hardship and discovery. In this system the process of discovery is channeled from one direct link to the next. Stagecoach workers made the startling discovery after checking inside the box for security reasons. Part of the wonder of this lace construction for us is the process of discovery involved in locating each figure. It was a little scary, too, because I knew that it would be an entirely new process of discovery. I've wanted to go down to the Antarctic ever since I was a child and became fascinated by exploration and discovery. Climbers at the bottom of a glacier made another stunning discovery near the crash site. This discovery must be one of excitement and pleasure, so the journey of discovery itself is rewarding. Police officers visited the flat and made the gruesome discovery. I think the whole process of acting is a kind of discovery that you go through. The discovery of potential terrorists is proof that the process has begun. Synonyms finding, locating, location, uncovering, unearthing finding out, learning, realization, recognition, detection, determination revelation, disclosure informal aha moment invention, origination, devising pioneering, introduction 1.1count noun A person or thing discovered. 被发现的人（或物） the drug is not a new discovery 这种药物不是什么新发现。 Example sentencesExamples So they patent their products, which have to be novel and cannot be simply a discovery - that is, simply a bit of nature. I don't know if this is a new discovery, but I've never seen it elsewhere. This is a remarkable discovery, assuming it's not a hoax and it really doesn't look so. Such a discovery would have fascinating consequences for the debate on the origins of life on Earth. On the day he met Watson he had not even earned a PhD, let alone made a discovery or a reputation. You always think of science as being a man in a lab making a discovery, but it's not, it's teamwork. For an oil major such as BP, a discovery of that size would have been significant. New discoveries offering new hope for the thousands of children with the condition. People are advised to keep any such discoveries in a secure place out of the reach of children and pets and to contact the police immediately. Pupils have had the chance to travel back in time more than half a century, thanks to an exciting discovery at their school. Here is a discovery that has to be made known to the ophthalmic community in India. For a reviewer for whom he is a recent discovery, that is excellent news. The Museum is holding its annual finds day on Sunday to help people searching for an explanation of their discoveries. I don't want to feel completely uninformed of all the scientific discoveries. Whoever comes out with a new discovery first and obtains the patent becomes the sole winner. I countered this superstition with a serendipitous discovery from my own research. The Norse discoveries were couched in oral sagas and were dismissed as folklore by those in other cultures. In the past many discoveries have been made in the area, including one of the two Iron Age bronze shields held in the British Museum. Newton and all such thinkers asked questions and came out with path-breaking discoveries. The point is that the amount of new discoveries has fallen dramatically. Synonyms find, finding invention, breakthrough, innovation, advance, lucky strike 2Law The compulsory disclosure, by one party to an action to another, of relevant testimony or documents. 〔律〕（一方对另一方提到的行为或相关文件的）强制性透露 Example sentencesExamples Once an action has commenced, discovery from the other parties is possible under the rules of court. The respondents draw attention to a series of documents produced in late discovery. A party has inherent right to be present at the examination for discovery of the opposite party. Over the past year or so the parties have been engaged in extensive examinations for discovery. The documents relating to this shipment were disclosed on discovery. Origin Mid 16th century: from discover, on the pattern of the pair recover, recovery. Rhymes recovery Discovery² nounPlural discoveries, Plural Discoveriesdɪˈskʌv(ə)ri A dessert apple of a variety with crisp flesh and bright red skin. Example sentencesExamples Discovery is one of the most popular English early apples. Instead, opt for a locally grown Cox, Discovery or Bramley apple - or a Conference or Williams pear. We planted a discovery apple tree last May. Macintosh Reds and Discoveries are good for flavour and the red skins will shine through the batter when cooked. If you are looking for a nice eating apple we have a Discovery apple tree. noun.1 noun.2 Definition of discovery in US English: discovery noundəˈskəv(ə)ridəˈskəv(ə)rē 1The action or process of discovering or being discovered. 发现；被发现 the discovery of the body 尸体的发现。 he made some startling discoveries 他有一些惊人的发现。 Example sentencesExamples I've just been through one of those random processions of discovery and loose understanding. But after staying there for a month, she found it was a voyage full of hardship and discovery. That process began in the sixteenth century with the voyages of discovery and has gone on accelerating ever since. The grim discovery of the body was made by a farmer yesterday morning. This discovery must be one of excitement and pleasure, so the journey of discovery itself is rewarding. I think the whole process of acting is a kind of discovery that you go through. But the human passion for knowledge and discovery, as I've said, always has a downside. As a parent you are in the best position to help them in the process of discovery. Police officers visited the flat and made the gruesome discovery. I've wanted to go down to the Antarctic ever since I was a child and became fascinated by exploration and discovery. After the startling discovery the woman took the ring back to the police station so the original owner could be found. Stagecoach workers made the startling discovery after checking inside the box for security reasons. It was a little scary, too, because I knew that it would be an entirely new process of discovery. A tip from a relative led to discovery of the runaway teen, who was living with a drug dealer. In this system the process of discovery is channeled from one direct link to the next. The discovery of potential terrorists is proof that the process has begun. Eating always filled us with a sense of adventure and discovery. Part of the wonder of this lace construction for us is the process of discovery involved in locating each figure. Climbers at the bottom of a glacier made another stunning discovery near the crash site. He believes it happened through a gradual process of scientific discovery. Synonyms finding, locating, location, uncovering, unearthing finding out, learning, realization, recognition, detection, determination invention, origination, devising 1.1 A person or thing discovered. 被发现的人（或物） the drug is not a new discovery 这种药物不是什么新发现。 Example sentencesExamples In the past many discoveries have been made in the area, including one of the two Iron Age bronze shields held in the British Museum. I don't know if this is a new discovery, but I've never seen it elsewhere. The Norse discoveries were couched in oral sagas and were dismissed as folklore by those in other cultures. Pupils have had the chance to travel back in time more than half a century, thanks to an exciting discovery at their school. New discoveries offering new hope for the thousands of children with the condition. So they patent their products, which have to be novel and cannot be simply a discovery - that is, simply a bit of nature. For a reviewer for whom he is a recent discovery, that is excellent news. For an oil major such as BP, a discovery of that size would have been significant. Newton and all such thinkers asked questions and came out with path-breaking discoveries. Such a discovery would have fascinating consequences for the debate on the origins of life on Earth. This is a remarkable discovery, assuming it's not a hoax and it really doesn't look so. I countered this superstition with a serendipitous discovery from my own research. People are advised to keep any such discoveries in a secure place out of the reach of children and pets and to contact the police immediately. The point is that the amount of new discoveries has fallen dramatically. On the day he met Watson he had not even earned a PhD, let alone made a discovery or a reputation. Whoever comes out with a new discovery first and obtains the patent becomes the sole winner. I don't want to feel completely uninformed of all the scientific discoveries. You always think of science as being a man in a lab making a discovery, but it's not, it's teamwork. The Museum is holding its annual finds day on Sunday to help people searching for an explanation of their discoveries. Here is a discovery that has to be made known to the ophthalmic community in India. Synonyms find, finding 2Law The compulsory disclosure, by a party to an action, of relevant documents referred to by the other party. 〔律〕（一方对另一方提到的行为或相关文件的）强制性透露 Example sentencesExamples A party has inherent right to be present at the examination for discovery of the opposite party. Over the past year or so the parties have been engaged in extensive examinations for discovery. The respondents draw attention to a series of documents produced in late discovery. The documents relating to this shipment were disclosed on discovery. Once an action has commenced, discovery from the other parties is possible under the rules of court. Origin Mid 16th century: from discover, on the pattern of the pair recover, recovery.
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discovery1

Origin

Rhymes

Discovery2

Definition of discovery in US English:

discovery

Origin

discovery¹

Discovery²