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 Word Forms

• 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, they said there was no prohibition against disclosing basic information about their deals, and noted that private firms and local governments often publicize their low-income housing efforts.

From Los Angeles Times

He said it was their belief that the outstanding issues over disclosing information had narrowed.

From BBC

In the same case, the federal government has argued that the agreement comports with federal law, which it said “generally restricts the IRS from disclosing any tax return information” but provides for certain exceptions.

From Los Angeles Times

Ticket selling platform StubHub Holdings Inc. filed for an initial public offering disclosing revenue growth and a small annual loss for 2024.

From Los Angeles Times

Usually, defense lawyers said, if they provide proper notification, disclosing how much money was received and what it was for, the agency will allow transactions for legal services.

From Los Angeles Times