Word

disclosure

noun C1

UK /dɪsˈkləʊʒə(ɹ)/

US /dɪsˈkloʊʒɚ/

Meanings

noun

the act of making previously secret or private information known

noun

a statement or document that reveals important information, especially as a requirement

Definition

Disclosure is the act of making information known, especially when it was previously hidden or private.

Disclosure means revealing or sharing information that was not known before. It is often used for sensitive facts, such as personal details, conflicts of interest, or key information in an agreement. The word can refer to both the act of revealing and the information that is revealed.

Examples

The journalist delayed publication until the disclosure could be verified by multiple sources.
Her disclosure about the project’s earlier failures changed the tone of the meeting immediately.
After his disclosure, the team finally understood why the deadline had been missed.
The company added a clear disclosure to the report to explain the limits of the data.
Their disclosure of the compromise helped rebuild trust, even though it was uncomfortable.

Common mistake

Learners often confuse disclosure (revealing information) with discovery (finding information).