Disclosure

Pronunciation: /dɪˈskloʊʒər/

Definitions of disclosure

noun the act of making new or secret information known

Example Sentences

A1 The company requires full disclosure of any conflicts of interest.

A2 Before signing the contract, make sure to read the disclosure statement.

B1 The government issued a disclosure regarding the new tax laws.

B2 The disclosure of classified information could have serious consequences.

C1 The company's financial disclosure revealed discrepancies in their accounting practices.

C2 The whistleblower's disclosure led to a major investigation into corporate fraud.

Examples of disclosure in a Sentence

formal The company requires full disclosure of financial information from all employees.

informal I appreciate your disclosure about what happened last night.

slang I can't believe she made that disclosure to everyone!

figurative His disclosure of emotions in his music is what makes it so powerful.

Grammatical Forms of disclosure

• past tense: disclosed
• plural: disclosures
• comparative: more disclosing
• superlative: most disclosing
• present tense: discloses
• future tense: will disclose
• perfect tense: have disclosed
• continuous tense: is disclosing
• singular: disclosure
• positive degree: disclosure
• infinitive: to disclose
• gerund: disclosing
• participle: disclosed

Origin and Evolution of disclosure

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'disclosure' originated from the Latin word 'disclosus', which means to uncover or reveal.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'disclosure' has evolved to refer to the act of making information known or revealing something that was previously hidden or secret.