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| breakthrough |
an important discovery in a particular field that encourages an acceleration in knowledge or expertise. [1/2 definitions] |
| Columbus Day |
a U.S. holiday, usu. observed on the second Monday in October, that commemorates Christopher Columbus's discovery of the New World. |
| conceal |
to hide from discovery; keep secret. [1/2 definitions] |
| concealment |
the act of hiding something from discovery or keeping something secret. [1/2 definitions] |
| detection |
the revelation or discovery of that which is hidden or obscure. [1/2 definitions] |
| eureka |
I have found it! (used to express excitement at having solved a problem or made a discovery). |
| explore |
to travel across or through for the purpose of discovery or investigation. [1/4 definitions] |
| fact-finding |
involved in the discovery and determination of the facts. [1/2 definitions] |
| ha |
used as an exclamation of triumph, surprise, discovery, perplexity, or annoyance. |
| mare's-nest |
something thought to be an incredible discovery that turns out to have been a hoax or delusion. [1/2 definitions] |
| moment of truth |
any critical or decisive moment of testing, encounter, discovery, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| prediscovery |
combined form of discovery. |
| rediscovery |
combined form of discovery. |
| serendipity |
lucky coincidence or accidental discovery of something pleasant or valuable. [2 definitions] |
| time capsule |
a container for contemporary documents, records, or artifacts to be buried or otherwise preserved for discovery and study by future generations. |
| treasure-trove |
any valuable discovery. [1/2 definitions] |
| voyage |
(often pl.) a written account or record of travel involving exploration or discovery. [1/4 definitions] |
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