discovering
dɪˈskʌv.ər.ɪŋ
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Definition of discovering - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

new knowledgefinding or learning something not known before
  • Discovering a new planet excited the scientists.
detection finding unearthing

Adjective

explorationfinding something new or unknown
  • The discovering scientist was thrilled with the results.
revealing uncovering unearthing
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Origin of discovering

Latin, dis (apart) + cooperire (to cover)

Terms with discovering included in their meaning

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discovery
act of discovering something hidden or unknown
discovery
engaged in learning or discovering new ideas
discovery
act of discovering or identifying something
discovery of truth
feeling of disappointment from discovering the truth
emotion
react with extreme worry or anger after discovering something upsetting
discovery excitement
express belief in discovering something important or promising
research
process of discovering facts through investigation or inquiry
discovering
notice or discover something unexpectedly

Examples of discovering in a sentence

  • Discovering new antibiotics could revolutionize medical care.
  • The discovering team found ancient artifacts.
  • A discovering explorer mapped the uncharted island.

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  1. French:découverte, innovant, ...
  2. German:Entdeckung, entdeckend, ...
  3. Italian:scoperta, esploratore, ...
  4. Spanish:descubrimiento, explorador, ...
  5. Portuguese:descoberta, descobridor, ...
  6. Chinese:发现, 发现的, ...
  7. Japanese:発見, 発見的な, ...
  8. Arabic:اِكْتِشاف, مُكْتَشِف, ...
  9. Hebrew:גִּלּוּי, מְגַלֶּה, ...
  10. Russian:открытие, открывающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відкриття, відкриваючий, ...
  12. Hindi:खोज, नई खोज करने वाला, ...
discover
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Definition of discover - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

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1.
new findingfind or learn something for the first time
  • Scientists discover new planets every year.
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2.
discoveryfind after study or search
  • She discovered the answer after hours of research.
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3.
realizeRarebecome aware of something newRare
  • I discovered my love for painting last year.
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Expressions with discover

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find a source of wealth or success
They discovered a gold mine in the new technology market.
learn about one's family history or origins
She traveled to Italy to discover her roots and meet distant relatives.
find new opportunities or experiences
Traveling helps people discover new horizons and broaden their perspectives.
gain understanding of one's own identity or purpose
During the retreat, she began to discover herself.

Origin of discover

Latin, dis (apart) + cooperire (cover)

Examples of discover in a sentence

  • They discover hidden talents in the workshop.
  • He discovered a hidden talent during the workshop.
  • They discovered a new species in the rainforest.
  • He discovered the truth about his past.
  • They discovered a new way to solve the problem.

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  1. French:découvrir, déceler, ...
  2. German:entdecken, herausfinden, ...
  3. Italian:scoprire, individuare, ...
  4. Spanish:descubrir, darse cuenta, ...
  5. Portuguese:descobrir, encontrar, ...
  6. Chinese:发现, 查出, ...
  7. Japanese:発見する, 見つける, ...
  8. Arabic:اِكْتَشَفَ, أَدْرَكَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְגַלּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:открывать, находить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відкривати, виявити, ...
  12. Hindi:खोज निकालना, पता चलना, ...

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