uncovering
nounUK /ʌnˈkʌvərɪŋ/
US /ʌnˈkʌvərɪŋ/
The act of finding out something that was hidden.
The uncovering of the old treasure map excited the whole class.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of taking a cover off something.
The uncovering of the statue happened at the ceremony.
3. The moment when a secret becomes known to everyone.
The uncovering of the surprise party made her laugh.
4. The process of digging something out of the ground.
The uncovering of dinosaur bones took many weeks.