disclosure

noun

dis·​clo·​sure dis-ˈklō-zhər 

1

: the act or an instance of disclosing : exposure

2

: something disclosed : revelation

Synonyms of disclosure

• revelation
• exposure

Examples of disclosure in a Sentence

We demand full disclosure of the facts.

he offered full disclosure of the government files on the assassination

Recent Examples on the Web

Earlier this year, the EU softened its corporate sustainability disclosure rules and adjusted its carbon pricing framework. — Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026

But the judge, who presided over the trial, said the evidence overwhelmingly supported the jury’s finding that Rivera knowingly acted as an agent of Venezuela’s government without making the disclosures required by federal law. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

During Thursday’s meeting, district chief business officer Gerardo Castillo said the county office had reviewed and approved the MOU’s public disclosure documents. — Chaewon Chung updated October 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

The companies and regulators shaping this space should ask what standards, disclosures and incentive structures keep a product accountable. — Adam Farren, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1525, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for disclosure

• composure
• cynosure
• enclosure
• exposure
• foreclosure
• inclosure
• closure
• crozier
• mosher
• osier
• nondisclosure
• postexposure

Kids Definition

disclosure

noun

dis·​clo·​sure dis-ˈklō-zhər 

1

: the act or an instance of disclosing : exposure

full disclosure of the facts

2

: something that is disclosed : revelation

Legal Definition

disclosure

noun

dis·​clo·​sure dis-ˈklō-zhər 

: an act or instance of disclosing: as

a

: a lender's revelation of information to a consumer under the Truth in Lending Act that enables the consumer to make an intelligent decision about the loan

b

: the revelation to investors of financial information about a corporation or municipality and about the security it is offering for sale see also prospectus, registration statement

Note: Disclosure is required for a public offering.

c

: revelation by a corporate insider (as an officer) for approval of a business transaction that involves self-dealing

d

: a debtor in bankruptcy's revelation to creditors of a bankruptcy plan