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.
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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
Example Sentences
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The president has also bet on Boeing, disclosing an Aug. 25 investment worth between $1 million and $5 million in the aerospace company’s bonds in a form filed in October.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
They are not disclosing the location or time, wanting to keep the memorial as small and family-focused as possible.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
This follows the company disclosing in November that its board approved a $2 billion stock buyback authorization, which included the accelerated repurchase of $500 million of shares.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani is hospitalized in "critical but stable condition," his spokesman said Sunday, without disclosing what ails the 81-year-old former politician.
From Barron's • May 3, 2026
He lifted a spread wing cautiously, disclosing a nest with two white eggs.
From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers
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