noun
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a thing that is found or discovered
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law the conclusion reached after a judicial inquiry; verdict
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(plural) the tools and equipment of an artisan
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Etymology
Origin of finding
First recorded before 1000; Middle English, Old English; find + -ing 1
Explanation
A finding is a discovery, especially by scholars or scientists. Finding is the act of researching or analyzing something. If the dog digs up the hamster grave in the backyard, better not to share his finding with the neighbors. Findings are facts that have been found, especially by academics studying something. A dietary study could have the finding that more people are avoiding gluten. An economic study could have the finding that more people are working out of their home. An environmental study could have the finding that a type of toxin is increasing. A dog’s finding would be a little less academic. The word is usually plural, because it usually refers to more than one thing found.
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Example Sentences
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He withdrew from family and friends, often playing video games late into the night or finding excuses to get out of the house.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
They zeroed in on videogames after regularly visiting lounges on business trips and finding them too staid.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
“Ultimately the finding of the inquiry by the government was that there wasn’t any evidence to pursue criminal charges,” Ruby said.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
The aim is to refine how we interpret the past while finding new ways on how to prevent dental disease today.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Mr. Hodge began explaining the point of the hike, something about fitting into nature, finding one’s identity through connecting with one’s environment.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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