discovery

• Существительное, обозначающее действие или процесс нахождения чего-то, что ранее было неизвестно, скрыто или не распознано.

A noun referring to the act or process of finding something that was previously unknown, hidden, or unrecognized.

1. Finding something newB1formal

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

   Открытие

   • The discovery of penicillin revolutionized medicine.
   • Her discovery of a new species of butterfly was published in a journal.
   • The team made a significant discovery in the ancient ruins.

   Synonymsbreakthroughdetectionfindingrevelationuncovering

2. Realization or insightB1formal

   The act of becoming aware of something that was previously unknown or hidden.

   Открытие

   • The discovery of the truth changed everything.
   • He made the surprising discovery that his neighbor was a famous author.
   • The discovery of her talent for painting came late in life.

   Synonymsawarenessenlightenmentinsightrealizationrecognitionrevelation