disclosing

American  

[dih-skloh-zing] / dɪˈskloʊ zɪŋ /

adjective

1. 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.”

2. 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.

3. 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.

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noun

1. the act of revealing something or making something known, especially something normally or previously hidden.

   The officer was charged with cocaine trafficking and the disclosing of confidential police information.

Other Word Forms

• nondisclosing adjective

Etymology

Origin of disclosing

First recorded in 1510–20; disclose + -ing ² for the adjective senses; disclose + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun sense

Example Sentences

Protection for immigrants: Healthcare officials are prohibited from disclosing a patient’s immigration status or birthplace and from giving immigration authorities access to nonpublic spaces in hospitals and clinics without a search warrant or court order.

From Los Angeles Times

Nestlé said Freixe broke its code of conduct by not disclosing the relationship with a direct report.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some agencies’ advertisements say surrogates can expect six figure-payouts—without disclosing that base pay is much lower, and that higher payments usually only take place in the event of major medical complications.

From The Wall Street Journal

The strikes would be an "ongoing process" that would also involve other countries, he said without disclosing details.

From Barron's

She was accused of unlawfully violating the personal liberty of Tyler S. Brewer after disclosing sensitive information to him.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• acknowledgment
• admission
• assertion
• concession
• disclosure
• proclamation
• revelation
• statement
• story