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 Words From

• non·finding noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of finding¹

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

Example Sentences

The study is an important piece of the puzzle for finding new treatments for dementia, according to the researchers.

From Science Daily

Hewlett explains that the findings are likely due in large part to how children in hunter-gatherer societies learn from a variety of sources, including parents, peers and even unrelated adults in the community.

From Science Daily

Their findings suggest this connection between the more sophisticated parts of the brain and the lower brainstem's breathing center allows us to coordinate our breathing with our current behaviors and emotional state.

From Science Daily

The findings highlight the importance of understanding how everyday chemical exposures might contribute to respiratory and allergic conditions in children.

From Science Daily

The first priority was improving his grades and finding a way to move forward.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• conclusion
• data
• decision
• discovery
• recommendation