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discovery

noun

/dɪˈskʌvəri/

Meaning

The act of finding or learning something for the first time.

The discovery of penicillin changed medical history.

make a discovery

finding, invention, detection, revelation

loss, concealment

scientific discovery, new discovery, make a discovery, important discovery

Serious thought or consideration about something.

The process of finding peaceful solutions to disputes or disagreements between parties.

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.

A senior state or legal official, or the head of a university.

a discussion aimed at reaching an agreement

A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.