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

The findings come from a study published in the Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, which reconstructs the ancient marine ecosystem preserved in Colombia’s Paja Formation.

From Science Daily

The findings were published recently in Social Science & Medicine.

From Science Daily

"These findings suggest that similar studies in other brain cell types are needed to highlight the functional enhancers in the vast space of non-coding DNA"

From Science Daily

A successful transplant hinges on several factors, including finding the right match and ensuring the body does not reject the new organ.

From BBC

Taken together, the findings suggest that making mitochondria more energy efficient may help delay or reduce common problems linked to aging.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• conclusion
• data
• decision
• discovery
• recommendation