Discovery (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun, plural dis·cov·er·ies.
  1. the act or process of seeing, finding, or gaining knowledge of something previously unknown, or an instance of this:The university is dedicated to the discovery, development, communication, and application of knowledge in a wide range of academic and professional fields.Shortly after the discovery of the tomb, many people associated with the expedition died.
  2. something found, found out, noticed, or realized:In 2009, archaeologists in Rome unearthed a startling discovery: the remains of an elaborate banquet hall built during the reign of Nero.
  3. the compulsory exchange or disclosure of information, evidence, documents, etc., in preparation for a lawsuit or trial:The plaintiff filed a motion to compel discovery, but the defendants argued that some of the information was exempt.
  4. the third space shuttle to orbit and return to earth.
noun plural -eries
  1. the act, process, or an instance of discovering
  2. a person, place, or thing that has been discovered
  3. the compulsory disclosure by a party to an action of relevant documents in his possession
Discovery (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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