disclosure

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of making information known; the communication or disclosure of secret or hidden information.

  - "The whistleblower's disclosure of government corruption led to a major scandal."
  - "The company's disclosure of financial information to investors was mandatory."

• Noun

  A statement or document providing full information about something.

  - "The disclosure contained all the necessary details about the project."
  - "The disclosure was a formal statement made to the court."

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Antonyms

closure

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Synonyms

revelation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disclosure
reclosure , closure , exposure

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. disclosure (English) : act of making info known
   

2. disclosure (English) : a document providing full info
   

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Variants

List of all variants of disclosure that leads to same result
disclosure , disclosures

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Forms

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discloses, disclosing, disclosed, disclosures

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Etymology

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From Old French 'descloiser', meaning 'to unfasten, to reveal'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'disclosure' is often used in the context of data privacy and security.

2. In legal proceedings, a disclosure is a document or statement made by one party to another.

3. The term 'disclosure' comes from the Old French word 'descloiser', which means 'to unfasten' or 'to reveal'.

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Related Concepts

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1. confidentiality: The protection of private or secret information.

2. transparency: The openness and honesty in the sharing of information.

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Culture

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In literature and art, disclosure often refers to the revelation of hidden or secret information. This can be a powerful tool for creating suspense and tension in a story or artwork.

How to Memorize "disclosure"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a locked door being opened to reveal hidden information.
   - Visualize a person handing over a document with important information.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disclosure' with 'revelation' or 'unveiling'.
   - Think of the word 'disclosure' as synonymous with 'exposure' or 'unmasking'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: D = Disclosure = Act of making info known.
   - Create a mnemonic using a memorable phrase: Disclosure = Information Exposure.

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