# uncovering

/ənˈkəvɝɪŋ/ (US) · /ʌnkˈʌvəɹɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/uncovering
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

the act of finding or showing something that was hidden or secret. It often refers to discovering new information or physical objects buried underground.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Functions as a gerund-noun; uncountable when referring to the general process and countable when referring to a specific instance of discovery.

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