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The discovery of the fossil excited the class.
What does Discovery mean?
Discovery means finding something new.
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Something new that is found or learned.
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A small clue led to a surprising discovery.
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Scientific discovery often begins with careful observation.
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What does discovery mean?
Discovery means finding something new.
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Which choice is closest in meaning to discovery?
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MeaningDiscovery means finding something new.
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findingSomething found or learned.
breakthroughAn important discovery.
new knowledgeSomething newly learned.
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