Feltárás

Feltárás is a Hungarian noun meaning the act of uncovering or revealing something hidden. It is used in several domains with the core sense of discovery and exposure.

In archaeology and heritage studies, feltárás denotes systematic fieldwork aimed at uncovering past remains. It includes surveying, excavation, stratigraphic recording, artifact recovery, conservation, documentation, and publication of findings. The process seeks to reveal cultural layers while maintaining the context of artifacts and sites.

In investigative contexts, feltárás refers to the uncovering of facts, evidence, or information. This encompasses fact-finding, interviews, document analysis, and verification, often followed by reporting, legal action, or policy decisions. In journalism, feltárás characterizes investigative reporting focused on exposing wrongdoing or discrepancies.

In engineering and industry, feltárás describes analyses that reveal root causes of faults or failures, guiding corrective actions and quality improvements. In clinical or scientific settings, the term can denote the process of exposing data, results, or mechanisms that were previously hidden or unknown.

In data governance and public administration, adatfeltárás or data disclosure refers to providing access to information under applicable laws and policies, supporting transparency and accountability.

Etymology: derived from feltárni, to uncover or reveal. The word carries both concrete meanings (physical digging) and figurative ones (exposure of information).