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Synonyms & Similar Words
revelation
exposure
announcement
declaration
admission
confession
acknowledgment
unveiling
presentation
publication
dissemination
notification
proclamation
divulgation
manifestation
expression
revelation
divulgence
confession
avowal
profession
acknowledgment
affirmation
confirmation
validation
verification
authentication
certification
attestation
testimony
evidence
proof
Meaning of Disclosure
The primary meaning of the word "Disclosure" is the act of making something known or public.
Definitions
- The act of making new or secret information known, typically in a formal or official manner.
- * The revelation of a secret or previously unknown fact.
- * A statement or document that provides information about something, especially in a formal or official context.
Etymology of Disclosure
The word "Disclosure" originates from the Old French word "desclos," meaning "unenclosed" or "open," and the Latin word "disclosus," which is the past participle of "disclosure," meaning "to shut" or "to close."
Historically, the term "Disclosure" has been used in various contexts, including law, finance, and medicine, to refer to the act of making information known or public.
Example Uses
- The company made a public disclosure about the data breach, informing customers of the potential risks.
- * The doctor had a duty of disclosure to inform the patient of the potential side effects of the medication.
- * The whistleblower's disclosure of the corruption scandal led to a thorough investigation.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
secrecy
concealment
hiding
secrecy
confidentiality
privacy
suppression
repression
silence
quiet
stealth
cover-up
disguise
deception
misdirection
evasion
ambiguity
obscurity
vagueness
uncertainty
doubt
skepticism