discoverable
/dis'kʌvərəbl/
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Definition
Adjective: 1. Capable of being discovered or found out: Describes something that can be learned, uncovered, or made known through investigation, observation, or search. 2. Capable of being ascertained: Describes information or facts that can be determined or verified with certainty.
Examples
- The truth was discoverable through careful examination of the evidence.
- With modern technology, many previously hidden details about the universe are now discoverable.
- The company's financial records are discoverable in a legal proceeding.
- Is the source of the river discoverable on this map?
Advanced Usage
- In legal contexts: Refers to information, documents, or evidence that a party to a lawsuit is legally obligated to provide to the opposing side during the pre-trial "discovery" phase.
- The emails were deemed discoverable and had to be handed over to the court.
- In technology and data: Describes data, devices, or services that can be detected or found on a network or within a system.
- Ensure your Bluetooth device is set to "discoverable" mode so your computer can find it.
Variants and Related Words
- Discover (verb): To find something or someone unexpectedly or during a search; to be the first to find, observe, or learn about something.
- Discovery (noun): The act of discovering something; the process of finding information; something that has been discovered.
- Undiscoverable (adjective): Incapable of being discovered or found out.
Synonyms
- Ascertainable
- Detectable
- Findable
- Discernible
- Observable
Antonyms
- Undiscoverable
- Hidden
- Concealed
- Unknowable
Adjective
- capable of being ascertained or found out
- ascertainable facts