finding

[fahyn-ding]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that finds; discovery.

2. Often findings. something that is found found or ascertained.

3. Law.,  a decision or verdict after judicial inquiry.

4. findings, tools, materials, etc., used by artisans.

finding

/ ˈfaɪndɪŋ /

noun

1. a thing that is found or discovered

2. law the conclusion reached after a judicial inquiry; verdict

3. (plural) the tools and equipment of an artisan

Other Word Forms

• nonfinding noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of finding¹

First recorded before 1000; Middle English, Old English; find + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

As well as revealing something fundamental about how our brains allow us to navigate, the scientists say the findings could help to diagnose Alzheimer's Disease.

From BBC

The author contends that Kennedy’s actions represent a betrayal of trust, specifically highlighting how Kennedy demanded that Monarez endorse findings from his handpicked vaccine advisory committee before seeing evidence and fire CDC personnel without cause.

From Los Angeles Times

Leaving the limelight, getting broken and finding new love — and then almost losing her voice — Sarah McLachlan found new depths and heights in her priceless voice.

From Los Angeles Times

A string of inquiries over the decades have unearthed allegations of corruption and led to accusations that the Met police force put its reputation above finding the killer.

From BBC

They are also finding people using badges belonging to family members without them present, and even badges of those who have died - which is illegal.

From BBC

Related Words

• conclusion 
• data 
• decision 
• discovery 
• recommendation