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 may have broader implications for people who rely on caffeine at night, including shift workers, health care professionals, and military personnel.

From Science Daily

The findings were published in the journal Fossil Record on March 19.

From Science Daily

Local police said initial findings suggested a "system malfunction" caused multiple vehicles to stop in the middle of the road on Tuesday.

From BBC

This finding changes how scientists understand cell movement, cancer spread and wound healing.

From Science Daily

I didn’t want to risk us finding that out when the cameras were rolling.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• conclusion
• data
• decision
• discovery
• recommendation