finding

American  

[fahyn-ding] / ˈfaɪn dɪŋ /

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.

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finding British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• nonfinding noun

Etymology

Origin of finding

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

Example Sentences

These findings suggest that for people who are otherwise sedentary or low-active, focusing on longer, more intentional walking sessions could be an effective way to improve health outcomes, even without increasing total step counts.

From Science Daily

The findings point to a potential new strategy for targeting the disease in its earliest stages -- before cognitive decline and other debilitating symptoms take hold.

From Science Daily

The findings help explain how individuals can change as large, complex societies develop, including those seen in humans.

From Science Daily

The charity's findings are backed up by official figures which show that more than 1,200 tonnes of octopus was caught by fishermen in UK waters in the summer of 2025.

From BBC

This is a place that young men are taking a lot of cues from, and a lot of people are anxious about what they’re finding.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• conclusion
• data
• decision
• discovery
• recommendation