discoveries

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of finding or gaining knowledge or understanding of something new, especially through exploration or investigation.

  - "The discovery of penicillin revolutionized medicine."
  - "The team made a major archaeological discovery."
  - "The child's discovery of a new toy brought her great joy."

• Noun

  Something that is newly found or discovered.

  - "The treasure was a great discovery."
  - "The invention of the printing press was a major discovery."
  - "The lost city was an incredible discovery."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪsˈkʌvəɹiz/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with discoveries
surveys , obstacles , conquers , prepares , challenges , assembles , compiles , obstacles , reassembles , colossals , miscellaneous

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Variants

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discoveries , discovery , self-discoveries , self-discovery

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Etymology

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From the Old French descoverer, from des- 'undo' + couvrir 'cover'. A discovery is something that was previously covered or hidden, which has been uncovered or revealed.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the word 'discovery' was in 1492, when Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas.

2. The largest discovery of gold in history was in South Africa in 1886, when the Witwatersrand Gold Rush began.

3. The largest discovery of diamonds in history was in 1911, when the Cullinan Diamond was found in South Africa.

4. The deepest part of the ocean, the Challenger Deep, was discovered in 1960 by the bathyscaphe Trieste.

5. The largest discovery of ancient Egyptian treasures was in 1922, when Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun.

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Related Concepts

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1. Exploration: The act of traveling to new places or areas to learn about them.

2. Innovation: The process of translating an idea or invention into a good or service that creates value or for which customers will pay.

3. Research: A systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

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Culture

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Discoveries have played a significant role in human history, from the discovery of fire to the discovery of new lands and civilizations. They have inspired art, literature, and music, and have led to technological advancements and scientific breakthroughs.

How to Memorize "discoveries"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a light bulb turning on in your head. Visualize the moment of discovery, the feeling of excitement and curiosity, and the new knowledge or understanding that you gain.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'discovery' with the idea of something new and exciting. Think of a treasure map or a detective solving a mystery.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym DISCOVER: D-iscover, I-nvestigate, S-earch, C-reate, O-bserve, V-isualize, E-xplore, R-eport

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