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Webster 1913 Edition

Discovery

Dis-cov′er-y

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Discoveries
.
1.
The action of discovering; exposure to view; laying open; showing;
as, the
discovery
of a plot
.
2.
A making known; revelation; disclosure;
as, a bankrupt is bound to make a full
discovery
of his assets
.
In the clear
discoveries
of the next [world].
South.
3.
Finding out or ascertaining something previously unknown or unrecognized;
as, Harvey’s
discovery
of the circulation of the blood
.
A brilliant career of
discovery
and conquest.
Prescott.
We speak of the “invention” of printing, the
discovery
of America.
Trench.
4.
That which is discovered; a thing found out, or for the first time ascertained or recognized;
as, the properties of the magnet were an important
discovery
.
5.
Exploration; examination.
[Obs.]

Webster 1828 Edition

Discovery

DISCOVERY

,
Noun.
1.
The action of disclosing to view, or bringing to light; as, by the discovery of a plot, the public peace is preserved.
2.
Disclosure; a making known; as, a bankrupt is bound to make a full discovery of his estate and effects.
3.
The action of finding something hidden; as the discovery of lead or silver in the earth.
4.
The act of finding out, or coming to the knowledge of; as the discovery of truth; the discovery of magnetism.
5.
The act of espying; first sight of; as the discovery of America by Columbus, or of the Continent by Cabot.
6.
That which is discovered, found out or revealed; that which is first brought to light, seen or known. The properties of the magnet were an important discovery. Redemption from sin was a discovery beyond the power of human philosophy.
7.
In dramatic poetry, the unraveling of a plot, or the manner of unfolding the plot or fable of a comedy or tragedy.

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