uncover un·cov·er vt

uncover un·cov·er vt
[ʌn'kʌvə(r)]
1) (find out) scoprire, (scandal) portare alla luce
2) (remove coverings of) scoprire, (drain) scoperchiare

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  • Uncover — Un*cov er, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Uncovered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Uncovering}.] [1st pref. un + cover.] 1. To take the cover from; to divest of covering; as, to uncover a box, bed, house, or the like; to uncover one s body. [1913 Webster] 2. To show… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Uncover — Un*cov er, v. i. 1. To take off the hat or cap; to bare the head in token of respect. [1913 Webster] We are forced to uncover after them. Addison. [1913 Webster] 2. To remove the covers from dishes, or the like. [1913 Webster] Uncover, dogs, and… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • uncover — un|cov|er [ ʌn kʌvər ] verb transitive * 1. ) to find out about something that has been hidden or kept secret: The initial investigation failed to uncover a number of important facts. Troops uncovered a terrorist training camp. 2. ) to take the… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • uncover — un|cov|er [ʌnˈkʌvə US ər] v [T] 1.) to find out about something that has been kept secret →↑discover ▪ Customs officials uncovered a plot to smuggle weapons into the country. 2.) to remove the cover from something …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • uncover — un•cov•er [[t]ʌnˈkʌv ər[/t]] v. t. 1) to remove the cover or covering from 2) to lay bare; disclose; reveal 3) to remove a cover or covering 4) to take off one s hat as a gesture of respect • Etymology: 1250–1300 …   From formal English to slang

  • dis|cov´er|er — dis|cov|er «dihs KUHV uhr», transitive verb. 1. to see or learn of for the first time; find out: »Until Balboa discovered the Pacific Ocean most Europeans did not know it existed. No one has discovered a way to turn copper into gold. 2. to make… …   Useful english dictionary

  • dis|cov|er — «dihs KUHV uhr», transitive verb. 1. to see or learn of for the first time; find out: »Until Balboa discovered the Pacific Ocean most Europeans did not know it existed. No one has discovered a way to turn copper into gold. 2. to make known to the …   Useful english dictionary

  • Uncovered — Uncover Un*cov er, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Uncovered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Uncovering}.] [1st pref. un + cover.] 1. To take the cover from; to divest of covering; as, to uncover a box, bed, house, or the like; to uncover one s body. [1913 Webster] 2.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Uncovering — Uncover Un*cov er, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Uncovered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Uncovering}.] [1st pref. un + cover.] 1. To take the cover from; to divest of covering; as, to uncover a box, bed, house, or the like; to uncover one s body. [1913 Webster] 2.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Factor analysis — is a statistical method used to describe variability among observed, correlated variables in terms of a potentially lower number of unobserved, uncorrelated variables called factors. In other words, it is possible, for example, that variations in …   Wikipedia

  • discover — dis·cov·er vt 1: to find out about, recognize, or realize for the first time when the victim discover s the fraud see also discovery rule 2 a: to make the subject of discovery b: to learn of or obtain (informa …   Law dictionary

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