This is the 2243rd most frequent Dutch word.
ontdekking
"Ontdekking" means "discovery."
In this sentence, 'ontdekking' is used as a noun meaning 'the act of finding or uncovering something', specifically referring to the identifying of a previously unknown island.
De ontdekking van het nieuwe eiland was een belangrijke gebeurtenis.
The discovery of the new island was an important event.
Here, 'ontdekking' denotes the realization or finding out of some fact or truth, in this case regarding the flawless nature of the system.
Zijn ontdekking dat het systeem foutloos was, verraste iedereen.
His discovery that the system was flawless surprised everyone.
In this context, 'ontdekkingen' (plural of 'ontdekking') is used to describe instances of uncovering new knowledge or innovations that contribute to scientific and societal progress.