disclosing

[ dih-skloh-zing ]

adjective

1. revealing or showing something, especially something normally or previously hidden; making something known (often used in combination):

   Unless there are protective measures in place, whistleblowing can result in adverse employment action against the disclosing employee.

   Instead of accusing the other person, label your feelings in a self-disclosing way, such as “I'm angry.”

2. Law. designating the party that makes confidential information known to another party, as under a nondisclosure agreement or other legal proceeding:

   Information acquired independently, without use of information from the disclosing party, is not subject to this agreement.

3. Dentistry. being, using, or containing a substance that reveals the presence of plaque on the teeth by staining the plaque:

   During recall appointments, we use a disclosing tablet to check areas that are missed by the patient during brushing.

noun

1. the act of revealing something or making something known, especially something normally or previously hidden:

   The officer was charged with cocaine trafficking and the disclosing of confidential police information.

Other Words From

• non·dis·clos·ing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of disclosing¹

First recorded in 1510–20; disclose + -ing ² for the adjective senses; disclose + -ing ¹( def ) for the noun sense

Example Sentences

Still, he admitted—without disclosing his salary—that he wondered whether the paychecks were too good to last.

From The Daily Beast

So it ultimately seems odd to blame these celebs for disclosing personal information when the public is just clamoring for it.

From The Daily Beast

But she tried to do something else—get all the benefits of fame without disclosing anything of herself.

From The Daily Beast

Paxton also has come under fire for not disclosing his ties to a number of nonprofits.

From The Daily Beast

Of course, at about the time they were disclosing their big position, Bitcoin started to crash.

From The Daily Beast

This romantic valley is enclosed on three sides by noble mountains, the fourth being open, and disclosing a full view of the sea.

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If, however, one signs as agent without disclosing his principal, he is personally liable.

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Shoji next are opened, disclosing often the dull green mosquito net hung from corner to corner of the low-ceiled sleeping rooms.

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Julie picked up the battered box, disclosing the cake within crushed to a pancake.

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Without disclosing my motives, I urge business: and at all events talk of setting out Thursday.

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