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revelation (s) (noun), revelations (pl)
1. The act of making something known to other people: A revelation is often a secret or a surprising fact that is presented to those who are not aware of what is going on or which has recently happened.

The article in the newspaper that Tom is reading includes some shocking revelations about the local politician's personal life.

2. Etymology: from Latin revelationem; from revelare, "to reveal."
A dramatic disclosure of something.
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An act of making something known.
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A dramatic disclosure of something not known before.
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