discovery

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Discovery' is when you find something that you didn't know before, whether it's an idea, a fact, or an object. Like scientists discovering a new planet in outer space!

Examples in Different Contexts

In environmental studies, 'discovery' can be about identifying new species or ecosystems. A biologist might report, 'Our expedition resulted in the discovery of a new plant species in the Amazon.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

This new security vulnerability needs urgent attention. We need effective and innovative solutions.

Response:

We can leverage our tech community for ideas. Discovery of a new security patch or workaround may be just a forum post away.

Impact

Scenario:

We need to make more effective use of our resources. There must be better strategies out there we haven't tried yet.

Response:

I agree, we need to innovate. Perhaps the discovery of an overlooked community program could be our solution.