Word
disclosing
Phoneticsdis·clos·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪˈskɫoʊzɪŋ/
UK/dɪsklˈəʊzɪŋ/
Definition
v. to share a secret or give out information that was hidden. You use this when a person or company makes a fact public for the first time.
v. to reveal or make known information that was previously secret or private. Often used in legal, financial, or professional contexts regarding the release of sensitive data.
Examples
“The company is disclosing its profits to the public today.”
“By disclosing the terms of the agreement, the whistleblower hoped to spark a conversation about corporate ethics.”
“The regulations require all public officials to be transparent by disclosing any potential conflicts of interest that might influence their legislative decisions.”
Examples
simple
“The company is disclosing its profits to the public today.”
contextual
“By disclosing the terms of the agreement, the whistleblower hoped to spark a conversation about corporate ethics.”
complex
“The regulations require all public officials to be transparent by disclosing any potential conflicts of interest that might influence their legislative decisions.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object; it is the present participle form of 'disclose'.
Pitfall
disclosing about the secret
disclosing the secret
Disclose is a transitive verb and does not take the preposition 'about'.
Real-World Examples
“Women may fear that disclosing violence to the extended family or others within their community will lead to social exclusion.” “That said, using a chatbot to write without disclosing its use can still be a form of cheating.” “When asked to identify other people who took part in these efforts, Arday said he had signed NDAs preventing him from disclosing that information.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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