discovery

n. the act of finding something that was not known before.

n. the act of finding or uncovering something previously unknown or hidden.

“The discovery of fire changed the way early humans lived.”

“The discovery of the ancient ruins was entirely accidental, occurring during a routine survey for a new highway project.”

n. a person or thing that has been found.

n. a person, place, or thing that has been discovered, often implying value or significance.

“The scientists shared their latest discovery with the world.”

“The gallery owner considered the young painter a major discovery, predicting she would become a leading figure in modern art.”

n. the process where lawyers share information and evidence before a trial starts.

n. the pre-trial phase in which parties to a lawsuit are required to disclose relevant evidence to one another.

“The lawyers spent months on discovery, looking through thousands of emails.”

“During the discovery phase, the defence requested all internal correspondence related to the safety testing of the vehicle.”

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