disclosure

American  

[dih-skloh-zher] / dɪˈskloʊ ʒər /

noun

1. the act or an instance of disclosing; exposure; revelation.

2. that which is disclosed; a revelation.

3. Patent Law. (in a patent application) the descriptive information imparted by the specification claims, drawings, and models submitted.

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disclosure British  

/ dɪsˈkləʊʒə /

noun

1. something that is disclosed

2. the act of disclosing; revelation

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Other Word Forms

• nondisclosure noun
• predisclosure noun
• self-disclosure noun

Etymology

Origin of disclosure

First recorded in 1590–1600; disclose + -ure

Compare meaning

How does disclosure compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• disclaimer vs. disclosure

Example Sentences

Most companies only disclose spending on security for executives off the job, which disclosure rules count as a perk.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both also are devout Roman Catholics who objected to their school district’s policy — based on state guidelines — that barred disclosures related to a student’s gender identity.

From Los Angeles Times

Please see the paper for disclosures of other investigators.

From Science Daily

The iconic sneaker maker has fallen behind its competition, and its latest disappointing earnings report prompted a selloff before Cook’s disclosure.

From The Wall Street Journal

Restraints on insider trading and disclosure requirements were much weaker abroad.

From Barron's

Related Words

• acknowledgment
• admission
• confession
• discovery
• exposure
• leak
• publication