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

Phoebe understands the challenges the hospital faced diagnosing her, but turned to AI after finding the experience "really lonely".

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The viewer has reckoned with their unease by finding humor in an otherwise unfunny topic.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

When asked for advice on navigating L.A.’s dating scene, several of the storytellers had similar insight: Be honest about what you want, work on finding yourself first and do things around the city.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

She began seeking out new teachers and after finding her guru, Sri Swami Chidananda, at a yoga center in upstate New York, would travel abroad periodically to study with him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

I’m even finding time to sneak away to see Rhys.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

Related Words

• conclusion
• data
• decision
• discovery
• recommendation