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uncovering

Uncovering (noun) means the act of exposing or revealing something that was hidden. Example: “The uncovering of the ancient ruins took years of careful digging.”

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The act of exposing or revealing something that was hidden.
"The uncovering of the ancient ruins took years of careful digging."

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In plain EnglishThe process of bringing something hidden into view.

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uncoverings plural

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What does “uncovering” mean?

The word “uncovering” means the act of exposing or revealing something that was hidden. In plain terms, the process of bringing something hidden into view.

How do you use “uncovering” in a sentence?

Here is “uncovering” used in a sentence: “The uncovering of the ancient ruins took years of careful digging.”

What part of speech is “uncovering”?

“Uncovering” is a noun.

What is the meaning of uncovering?

"uncovering" (noun) means the act of exposing or revealing something that was hidden.

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