Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of discovering something: The process of finding or revealing something that was previously unknown, hidden, or secret.
   • The removal of covering: The act of taking off or pulling back something that covers or conceals an object or surface.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The uncovering of the ancient ruins took several years of careful excavation. (This refers to the act of discovery.)
  • The uncovering of the statue's face was the ceremony's highlight. (This refers to the removal of a physical cover.)
  • Her investigation led to the uncovering of a major fraud. (This refers to the revelation of hidden information.)

Advanced Usage

• "The uncovering of the truth": A common phrase referring to the process of revealing facts that were concealed or misunderstood.
  • The documentary is about the uncovering of the truth behind the legend.

Variants and Related Words

• Uncover (verb): To remove a cover from; to discover or make known.
  • Please uncover the pot. / The journalist worked to uncover the scandal.
• Covering (noun): Something that covers or conceals.
  • A plastic covering protected the furniture.

Synonyms

• Discovery: The act of finding something for the first time.
• Revelation: The making known of something that was secret or unknown.
• Exposure: The state of having no protection or covering; the revealing of something hidden.

Related Phrases

• To bring to light: To reveal or uncover information.
  • The audit brought several accounting errors to light.

Noun

1. the act of discovering something
2. the removal of covering