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| assess |
to look at and try to discover the quality or degree of (something); evaluate; estimate. [1/3 definitions] |
| catch |
to discover and surprise. [1/4 definitions] |
| catch on |
to discover something; figure out (often fol by "to") [1/3 definitions] |
| checkup |
An examination of a person or thing to discover if there are any problems. |
| codiscover |
combined form of discover. |
| come across |
to discover or find by chance. |
| detect |
to discover or notice. |
| detective |
a person whose job is to find information that will solve crimes or discover secrets. A detective is often a police officer. |
| discoverable |
combined form of discover. |
| divine |
to discover or foretell by omens or supernatural means. [1/12 definitions] |
| drug test |
a test of the body to discover if a person is using drugs that are illegal. |
| experiment |
a test used to discover something not known, such as the cause of something. [1/2 definitions] |
| explore |
to travel in order to discover or search for something. [1/2 definitions] |
| find |
to discover. [1/2 definitions] |
| find oneself |
to discover one's true nature, interests, or vocation. |
| find out |
to discover; learn. |
| glean |
to gather or discover (facts, information, or the like) a little at a time. [2/4 definitions] |
| hit |
to find, meet with, or discover. [1/9 definitions] |
| metal detector |
a device that detects and signals the presence of metal objects and is used to discover concealed weapons at a security point or locate buried coins and the like. |
| rediscover |
combined form of discover. |
| rummage |
to discover or bring forth by such a search (often fol. by "out" or "up"). [1/5 definitions] |
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