discovery (EN)

noun

noun “discovery”

1. an item or fact found that was previously unknown
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   The discovery of ancient ruins in the valley excited archaeologists from around the world.
2. (uncountable) the act of finding new things
   The Age of Discovery led to the finding of new continents and trade routes.
3. (law) the process before a trial where both sides collect and share evidence
   During the discovery phase, both lawyers exchanged relevant documents and listed potential witnesses.
4. (law) the evidence shared with the opposing party during the pre-trial evidence collection
   During the lawsuit, the judge ordered more discoveries to ensure both sides had access to all relevant facts.
5. (chess) a type of chess move where an attack is revealed when another piece is moved
   In our chess game, I unleashed a powerful discovery by moving my rook, which suddenly exposed his king to a check from my bishop.