Discovery — Defs

01 n. The action of discovering; exposure to view; laying open; showing; as, the discovery of a plot.

pl. Discoveries

1.
The action of discovering; exposure to view; laying open; showing; as, the discovery of a plot.
2.
A making known; revelation; disclosure; as, a bankrupt is bound to make a full discovery of his assets.
“In the clear discoveries of the next [world].” — South.
3.
Finding out or ascertaining something previously unknown or unrecognized; as, Harvey's discovery of the circulation of the blood.
“A brilliant career of discovery and conquest.” — Prescott.

“We speak of the “invention” of printing, the discovery of America.” — Trench.
4.
That which is discovered; a thing found out, or for the first time ascertained or recognized; as, the properties of the magnet were an important discovery.
5.
Exploration; examination.[Obs.]