discovery synonyms

discovery

n.

  1. The act of finding the unknown

    invention, detection, uncovering, exploration, unearthing, identification, discernment, distinguishing, sensing, distinction, determination, calculation, experimentation, empiricism, feeling, hearing, sighting, spying, espial, descrial, spotting, strike, ascertainment, finding, hitting, learning, striking, disinterring, revelation, locating, serendipity; see also examination 1.

  2. Something discovered

    results, findings, find, invention, contrivance, breakthrough, innovation, development, strike, coup, treasure trove, formula, device, design, contraption, machine, process, data, principle, law; see also result.

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