discovery
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discoveries
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discoveries
Britannica Dictionary definition of DISCOVERY
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the act of finding or learning something for the first time
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the act of discovering something
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Scientists announced the discovery of a new species of plant.
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Her research led to a number of important discoveries about the disease.
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Reporters made the shocking discovery that the governor had been unfaithful to his wife.
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the discovery of pollution in the river
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the discovery of a talented musician
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voyages of discovery [=voyages that are done to discover and learn about new places, people, etc.]
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sailors during the age of discovery
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something seen or learned for the first time
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something discovered
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recent archaeological discoveries
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It was one of the most important discoveries in the history of medicine.
