disclosure

dɪsˈkloʊʒər

Definitions

1. noun

the act of making information known, especially something that is not wanted to be known

“The company made a disclosure about the data breach to their customers.”

2. noun

a statement of something that is known or discovered, especially something that is not wanted to be known

“The report was a disclosure of the company’s financial troubles.”

3. noun

a release of information, especially in a formal or official way

“The court ordered the government to make a disclosure of the classified documents.”

4. verb

to make something known, especially something that is not wanted to be known

“The company disclosed their financial data to the public.”

Synonyms

  • exposure
  • reveal

Antonyms

  • concealment
  • cover-up