Disclosure - English meaning

noun

A statement acknowledging the truth of something.

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An admission of guilt

noun

Permission to study at a school or college, or permission to enter a theater or other building

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[ u ] how many students will gain admission to yale?, [ u ] the club refuses admission to those und…

noun

Something that you say or do that shows that you know you have done something dishonest or have not succeeded in doing something

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Admission that the chairman's statement is the first public admission that the board may be conside…

noun

A formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.

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The minister was about to make an announcement

noun

Something that someone says officially, giving information about something

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The president made an unexpected announcement this morning., the announcement of the changes has be…

noun

The act of announcing something

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The announcement of the changes has been delayed.

noun

The transmission of programmes or information by radio or television.

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The state monopoly on broadcasting

verb

Transmit (a programme or some information) by radio or television.

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The announcement was broadcast live

noun

The activity or business of sending out programmes on television or radio

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Huge amounts of money are spent on sports broadcasting., he is hoping to find a job in radio broadc…

noun

The imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium.

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Television is an effective means of communication

noun

The process by which messages or information is sent from one place or person to another, or the message itself

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[ u ] e-mail is an increasingly important means of business communication., [ u ] there was very li…

noun

The process of sharing information, especially when this increases understanding between people or groups

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We have been in communication with various agencies in regard to this matter., a form/means/method …

noun

A formal statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime.

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He signed a confession to both the murders

noun

Confession is the activity of telling god or a priest what you have done wrong so god will forgive you.

noun

The act of admitting that you have done something wrong or illegal

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I have a confession to make - i've lost that book you lent me., i can't ask for help. it feels like…

noun

A formal or explicit statement or announcement.

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A declaration of love

noun

An official, public, usually written statement

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A customs declaration, a declaration of principles, the american declaration of independence

noun

An official or public statement about something, or the act of making a statement

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Make/sign a declaration the board made a public declaration of support for its chairman., the ilo's…

noun

The action of revealing private or sensitive information.

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Any divulgence of information about undercover activities could jeopardize police operations

noun

The act of making known something that was secret

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How can we protect press freedom while preventing the divulgence of classified information?

verb

Make known (private or sensitive information).

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I do not want to divulge my plans at the moment

verb

Present participle of divulge

Usage examples:

Journalists do not divulge their sources., [ + question word ] the ceo refused to divulge how much …

verb

To make something secret known

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Journalists do not divulge their sources., [ + question word ] the ceo refused to divulge how much …

verb

Make (something) visible by uncovering it.

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At low tide the sands are exposed

noun

A report in the media that reveals something discreditable.

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A shocking exposé of a medical cover-up

verb

Show; make visible or apparent

verb

(of a container or covering) accidentally lose or admit contents, especially liquid or gas, through a hole or crack.

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The roof leaked

noun

A hole in a container or covering through which contents may accidentally pass.

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I checked all of the pipework for leaks

verb

(of a liquid or gas) to escape from a hole or crack in a pipe or container, or (of a container) to allow liquid or gas to escape

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[ i ] he heard the sound of dripping and saw water leaking from a pipe overhead., [ t ] the ship ra…

noun

Newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events.

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I've got some good news for you

noun

Information or reports about recent events

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That's the best (piece of) news i've heard for a long time!, we've had no news of them since they l…

noun

A television or radio programme consisting of reports about recent events

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Was there anything interesting on the news tonight?, i saw it on the 6 o'clock news., uk i usually …

noun

The occupation or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, and other material for sale.

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She worked in publishing

verb

Prepare and issue (a book, journal, piece of music, etc.) for public sale, distribution, or readership.

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We publish practical reference books

noun

The business of making books, magazines, or newspapers available to the public

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She hopes to pursue a career in publishing.

verb

Allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free.

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An official confirmed the prisoners would be released

noun

The action or process of releasing or being released.

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A campaign by the prisoner's mother resulted in his release

verb

Give a spoken or written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigated.

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The minister reported a decline in milk production

noun

An account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document, after thorough investigation or consideration by an appointed person or body.

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The chairman's annual report

verb

To give an account or representation of in words

adjective

Making interesting or significant information known, especially of a personal nature.

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A revealing radio interview

verb

Make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others.

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Brenda was forced to reveal robbie's whereabouts

adjective

Showing more than is usual

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The dress code bans revealing clothing., the book provides a revealing glimpse of how the organizat…

noun

A surprising and previously unknown fact that has been disclosed to others.

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Revelations about his personal life

noun

The act of making known something that was secret, or a fact that has been made known

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[ c ] the first planet discovered around an ordinary star was a strange and unexpected revelation.

adjective

Unusual or remarkable.

Usage examples:

I was so excited i tripped and twisted my ankle (although not, of course, in an unco way).

adverb

Remarkably; very.

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It's got an unco fine taste

noun

A stranger.

Usage examples:

Best of all, even a total unco like me can complete the tasks with a bit of practice.