dotpaw podcast -Discovery

discovery
noun
dis· cov· ery di-ˈskə-v(ə-)rē 

: the act or process of discovering
the discovery of a lost city

Historical “New Worlds”
* Age of Sail (15th–17th centuries)

Microscopic & Inner Worlds (17th–19th centuries)

20th-Century Cosmic Discoveries

Today’s Frontier (2020s)

The word "Discovery" has several meanings depending on the context. Here are the primary meanings:
1. Finding or Uncovering Something New:
* Discovery refers to the act of finding or learning something for the first time, often something previously unknown or hidden.
* Example: The discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming revolutionized medicine.
2. Exploration or Investigation:
* It can describe the process of exploring or investigating to gain new knowledge or insights.
* Example: Scientific discoveries often result from years of research and experimentation.
3. Legal Context:
* In law, discovery is the pre-trial phase in a lawsuit where parties exchange information, documents, and evidence relevant to the case.
* Example: During discovery, the defense requested all relevant emails from the plaintiff.
4. Revelation or Realization:
* Discovery can also mean a personal realization or sudden understanding of something.
* Example: She made a surprising discovery about her family history while researching her genealogy.
5. Cultural or Historical Context:
* Often used to describe the finding of new lands, cultures, or resources by explorers, though this usage can be controversial due to its historical implications (e.g., "discovery" of the Americas by Columbus, which ignores indigenous presence).
* Example: The Age of Discovery refers to the period of European exploration between the 15th and 17th centuries.