disclosing

American

[dih-skloh-zing] / dɪˈskloʊ zɪŋ /

adjective

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.”
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.
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

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

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The committee’s statement added that “the mere fact that it is investigating these allegations, and publicly disclosing its review, does not itself indicate that any violation has occurred.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The correct rule is straightforward: Using a tool to process information isn’t the same as disclosing information to a person.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Not disclosing digital manipulation of your photos has left you in a personal moral quandary.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Attorney-client privilege isn’t an excuse to refuse disclosing passwords.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“Since there is no reason for doing it I can see no point in running the risk of getting into trouble by disclosing it.”

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

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