finder

[ fahyn-der ]

noun

1. a person or thing that finds.
2. Photography.
   1. a range finder.
   2. Also called viewfinder. a camera part or attachment enabling a photographer to determine what will be included in the picture.
3. Astronomy. a small, wide-angled telescope attached to a larger one for locating objects to be studied.
4. a person or firm that acts as agent in initiating a business transaction.

finder

/ ˈfaɪndə /

noun

1. a person or thing that finds
2. physics a small low-power wide-angle telescope fitted to a more powerful larger telescope, used to locate celestial objects to be studied by the larger instrument
3. photog short for viewfinder
4. finders keepers informal.
   whoever finds something has the right to keep it

Word History and Origins

Origin of finder¹

First recorded in 1250–1300, finder is from the Middle English word findere. See find, -er ¹

Example Sentences

No further information about the site or the finder was available and Mr Becker was not contactable by telephone.

From BBC

Under the rules, the finder has to show that they correctly solved the enigmas and did not just stumble upon the owl by chance.

From BBC

“As the finder of fact, she will be much better able to draw accurate, reality-based factual conclusions on novel, unprecedented evidentiary issues with key witnesses testifying before her,” Katzberg said.

From Slate

Dee acknowledges potential negatives like bruising, although businesses like Glow Medispa use a vein finder which reduces this risk.

From Seattle Times

The Humane Society offers a Pet Help Finder tool on its website to find “financially friendly” vets in your area.

From New York Times