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Definitions

discovery

[dih-skuhv-uh-ree] / dɪˈskʌv ə ri /

NOUN

finding, uncovering

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analysis detection diagnosis disclosure encounter exploration introduction revelation sighting

STRONG

authentication calculation certification determination discernment empiricism espial experimentation exposition exposure feeling hearing identification invention learning locating location origination perception sensing strike verification

WEAK

ascertainment distinguishing unearthing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

secret

WEAK

loss miss

NOUN

invention

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breakthrough conclusion data design finding innovation method result

STRONG

bonanza contrivance coup device find formula godsend law luck machine principle process secret theorem way

WEAK

luck out

Antonyms

STRONG

bad fortune

WEAK

loss miss

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