discovery

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/dɪˈskʌvəri/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/dɪˈskʌvəri/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(di skuvə rē)

Inflections of 'discovery' (n): npl: discoveries

discovery
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Sense: Noun: act of finding
Synonyms:
detection Collocations, uncovering, exploration, unearthing, identification, unveiling, unmasking, finding Collocations, sighting, spotting, discernment, distinguishing, sensing, determination Collocations, spying, ascertainment, hitting, learning Collocations, locating, realization Collocations, realisation (UK), lightbulb moment (informal)
Sense: Noun: something discovered
Synonyms:
findings, find Collocations, innovation, invention Collocations, breakthrough Collocations, results, contrivance, development Collocations, advance Collocations, strike Collocations, coup Collocations, treasure trove, formula Collocations, device Collocations, design Collocations, contraption, machine Collocations, process Collocations, data Collocations, principle Collocations, law Collocations, result Collocations, windfall, revelation, insight Collocations, idea Collocations, brainchild, realization Collocations, realisation (UK), sudden inspiration


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