Word
disclosure
Phoneticsdis·clo·sure, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪˈskɫoʊʒɝ/
UK/dɪsklˈəʊʒɐ/
Definitions
01the act of revealing
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the process of making secret or private information public.
n. the act of making known a previously hidden fact or series of facts to another party.
日本語:暴露※
“The full disclosure of the company's debts surprised the investors.”
“The public demanded full disclosure regarding the government's involvement in the failed negotiations, citing a right to transparency in democratic processes.”
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02revealed information
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. a specific piece of information that was previously hidden but is now known.
n. a specific fact or piece of information that has been disclosed.
“Recent disclosures about the politician's past have damaged his reputation.”
“The journalist's latest disclosures concerning offshore tax havens prompted a series of high-level resignations across the banking sector.”
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03legal evidence exchange
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Technical · Formal
n. the formal process in a court case where both sides share their evidence with each other.
n. the mandatory process of revealing all relevant documents and evidence to the opposing party in a legal proceeding.
日本語:開示※
“The lawyer spent weeks preparing the documents for the disclosure phase of the trial.”
“Failure to comply with the rules of disclosure can result in the court striking out a party's statement of case or imposing significant financial penalties.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “disclosure” in context.
Verb
01. authorize the disclosure of information
“The patient did not authorize the disclosure of her medical records to the insurance company.”
verb + noun + prep + noun
02. compel the disclosure
“The judge ruled that the prosecution could compel the disclosure of the witness's identity.”
verb + noun
03. prevent the disclosure
“The company sought an injunction to prevent the disclosure of its trade secrets.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. full disclosure
“In the interest of full disclosure, I must admit that I have a financial stake in this project.”
adj + noun
05. unauthorized disclosure
“The employee was fired following the unauthorized disclosure of confidential client data.”
adj + noun
06. voluntary disclosure
“The tax authorities encourage voluntary disclosure of offshore accounts to avoid heavy penalties.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. disclosure of interest
“All board members are required to make a formal disclosure of interest before the vote.”
noun + of + noun
08. non-disclosure agreement
“Before we discuss the prototype, you will need to sign a non-disclosure agreement.”
noun + noun
Real-World Examples
“His disclosure in an interview revived a key question about sobriety: whether someone who once drank dangerously can ever drink moderately.” “Kanter is generally fine with museums using the vast and growing amounts of data at their disposal, as long as they address privacy concerns and think carefully about when explicit disclosures are needed.” “A given disclosure might feel more like a violation depending on who decides where it can go and who can then see it.” Etymology
From disclose by analogy with closure. A purely English formation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domain
- 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
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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