- present participle of disclose.
disclosing
Americanadjective
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revealing or showing something, especially something normally or previously hidden; making something known (often used in combination).
Unless there are protective measures in place, whistleblowing can result in adverse employment action against the disclosing employee.
Instead of accusing the other person, label your feelings in a self-disclosing way, such as “I'm angry.”
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Law. designating the party that makes confidential information known to another party, as under a nondisclosure agreement or other legal proceeding.
Information acquired independently, without use of information from the disclosing party, is not subject to this agreement.
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Dentistry. being, using, or containing a substance that reveals the presence of plaque on the teeth by staining the plaque.
During recall appointments, we use a disclosing tablet to check areas that are missed by the patient during brushing.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of disclosing
First recorded in 1510–20; disclose + -ing 2 for the adjective senses; disclose + -ing 1 ( def. ) for the noun sense
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One employee had been working and living in Idaho since late 2020 without disclosing that information to the agency, according to IP address records examined by the state auditor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
The charges cover a period between 26 November 2024 and 21 May 2025 and allege conduct "in preparation for committing an offence of disclosing protected information" contrary to the act.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
In Virginia, buyers should expect the condo association to provide potential buyers with a booklet disclosing any pending lawsuits, any planned big repairs and the amount of financial reserves they have, Colgan said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
OpenAI will give priority to disclosing new types of misalignment, meaningful changes in known behavior and findings that challenge assumptions of current safeguards, Chen said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
He ignored her and unfolded the cloth, disclosing the golden splendor of the alethiometer resting in his palm.
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
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