synonym voyage of discovery

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noun as in finding, uncovering

Strongest matches

analysis , detection , diagnosis , disclosure , encounter , exploration , introduction , revelation , sighting

Strong matches

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

Weak matches

ascertainment , distinguishing , unearthing

noun as in invention

breakthrough , conclusion , data , design , finding , innovation , method , result

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

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At other times, we’ve explored cutting-edge discoveries such as superconductivity in rotated sheets of graphene.

The upshot of these discoveries is that a tetrahedron must be scissors congruent to a cube to have a chance of tiling space.

Other parts of the world, such as Italy, have reported the discovery of covid-19 cases weeks or months before they were first reported in Wuhan in December 2019, the officials said.

Having been a home brewer for about a decade now, I really enjoy new discoveries.

Our conversation about his dusty discoveries has been condensed and edited for clarity.

The story of fluoridation reads like a postmodern fable, and the moral is clear: a scientific discovery might seem like a boon.

In fact, I wrote 212 pages of a novel called The Discovery of Sex that was bought, and I pulled it.

The longtime pals—and co-stars of The Interview—stripped down and tried to survive on the Discovery Channel reality series.

Rice had received this video in discovery during his criminal case, but it had not been aired publicly, as had the first video.

Much has been said about Stuxnet in the years since its discovery.

Henry Hudson sailed from Gravesend on his first voyage for the discovery of a northwest passage to India.

Its record is largely that of battles and sieges, of the brave adventure of discovery and the vexed slaughter of the nations.

Capt. Ross sailed from Shetland, on his first voyage for the discovery of the north-west passage.

It was supposed by many on its discovery to grow like the engraving given—in form resembling a tree or shrub rather than an herb.

The adventure had surprisingly followed upon the discovery that Alicia had been quite wrong.

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Words related to discovery are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word discovery . Browse related words to learn more about word associations.

• contrivance
• inspiration

noun as in advance, progress

• development
• improvement
• quantum leap
• step forward

noun as in gadget

• contraption
• convenience
• thingamabob
• thingamajig

noun as in announcement, revelation

• acknowledgment
• advertisement
• blow-by-blow
• declaration
• divulgation
• enlightenment
• impartation
• publication
• ventilation

noun as in revelation

• lightning bolt
• realization

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On this page you'll find 86 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to discovery, such as: analysis, detection, diagnosis, disclosure, encounter, and exploration.

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Synonyms of voyage

• as in cruise
• as in to travel
• as in to sail
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Thesaurus Definition of voyage  (Entry 2 of 2)

• peregrinate
• road - trip
• knock (about)
• perambulate

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Definition of voyage noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

• an around-the-world voyage
• a voyage in space
• The Titanic sank on its maiden voyage (= first journey) .
• (figurative) Going to college can be a voyage of self-discovery.
• Darwin’s epic voyage of exploration
• reconnaissance
• Lady Franklin kept a journal during the voyage.
• The ship completed her maiden voyage in May.
• There were mainly scientists on the voyage.
• Bering's voyage of discovery was one of many scientific expeditions in the 18th century.
• The ship began its return voyage to Europe.
• The ship was badly damaged during the voyage from Plymouth.
• They set off on their voyage around the world.
• Writing a biography can be an absorbing voyage of discovery.
• during a/​the voyage
• on a/​the voyage
• voyage from
• a voyage of discovery

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Synonyms of 'discovery' in British English

Additional synonyms, synonyms of 'discovery' in american english.

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• discoverable
• discreditable
• discredited
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Meaning of discovery in English

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discovery noun ( FINDING )

• Scientists are on the brink of a major new discovery.
• The discovery of oil brought many benefits to the town .
• Various ecological issues have come to the fore since the discovery of the hole in the ozone layer .
• The two scientists both made the same discovery independently , at roughly the same time .
• Word of the discovery caused a stir among astronomers .
• break (fresh/new) ground idiom
• breakthrough
• bring something to light idiom
• catch someone red-handed idiom
• get hold of idiom
• rediscovery

discovery noun ( IN LAW )

• admissibility
• extrajudicial
• extrajudicially
• fatal accident inquiry
• federal case
• plea bargain
• plea bargaining
• power of attorney
• the Webster ruling
• walk free idiom
• witness to something

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