disclosure

[ dih-skloh-zher ]

noun

1. the act or an instance of disclosing; exposure; revelation.
2. that which is disclosed; a revelation.
3. Patent Law. (in a patent application) the descriptive information imparted by the specification claims, drawings, and models submitted.

disclosure

/ dɪsˈkləʊʒə /

noun

1. something that is disclosed
2. the act of disclosing; revelation

Other Words From

• non·dis·clo·sure noun
• pre·dis·clo·sure noun
• self-dis·clo·sure noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disclosure¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; disclose + -ure

Example Sentences

“Disclosure has to go further than just saying, ‘I’m autistic,” Shore explains.

From Los Angeles Times

The Senate approval process requires nominees to submit financial disclosure forms, fill out a questionnaire - which differs based on the role - and testify before a Senate committee.

From BBC

Gensler, who was appointed by Biden, pushed for climate disclosure rules and strong enforcement of the cryptocurrency market.

From BBC

"John Ratcliffe was just on Fox News talking about UFO Disclosure," writes one person in a post to X, sharing a clip from 2021.

From Salon

In order to get this clearance, Teixeira signed a "lifetime binding non-disclosure agreement" acknowledging that the "unauthorized disclosure of protected information could result in criminal charges", according to court documents.

From BBC

Related Words

• acknowledgment
• admission
• confession
• discovery
• exposure
• leak
• publication