- 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
Other Word Forms
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
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The groups accuse the company of not disclosing all chemicals emitted during the fire, posing health risks for local residents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
But Warsh has built his chairmanship around not disclosing his view.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Mosseri admitted in court Tuesday that he touted safety tools for teens without disclosing low adoption rates from early testing several years ago.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
That said, using a chatbot to write without disclosing its use can still be a form of cheating.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
Then slowly the cloud settled, disclosing a large black and grey Dolphin with a young one at her side.
From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers
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