Word
uncovering
Phoneticsun·cov·er·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/ənˈkəvɝɪŋ/
UK/ʌnkˈʌvəɹɪŋ/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. the act of finding or showing something that was hidden or secret. It often refers to discovering new information or physical objects buried underground.
n. the act of removing a covering or revealing something previously concealed or unknown. Often used in the context of investigative journalism or archaeology.
Examples
“The uncovering of the hidden map changed everything.”
“The uncovering of the ancient ruins provided historians with new evidence about the city's original layout.”
“The investigative team's systematic uncovering of the financial scandal led to a complete overhaul of the company's internal auditing procedures.”
Examples
simple
“The uncovering of the hidden map changed everything.”
contextual
“The uncovering of the ancient ruins provided historians with new evidence about the city's original layout.”
complex
“The investigative team's systematic uncovering of the financial scandal led to a complete overhaul of the company's internal auditing procedures.”
Usage
Functions as a gerund-noun; uncountable when referring to the general process and countable when referring to a specific instance of discovery.
Real-World Examples
“What excites Gribble most is uncovering how information is passed from one generation to the next.” “Scientists have created a global “treasure map” for rare earth elements by uncovering where the strange volcanic rocks that contain them are most likely to form.” - 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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