- revealing or showing something, especially something normally or previously hidden; making something known (often used in combination): Unless there are protective measures in place, whistleblowing can result in adverse employment action against the disclosing employee.Instead of accusing the other person, label your feelings in a self-disclosing way, such as “I'm angry.”
- designating the party that makes confidential information known to another party, as under a nondisclosure agreement or other legal proceeding: Information acquired independently, without use of information from the disclosing party, is not subject to this agreement.
- being, using, or containing a substance that reveals the presence of plaque on the teeth by staining the plaque: During recall appointments, we use a disclosing tablet to check areas that are missed by the patient during brushing.
- the act of revealing something or making something known, especially something normally or previously hidden: The officer was charged with cocaine trafficking and the disclosing of confidential police information.
