finding

noun
find·ing
/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/

A result of research or an investigation.

Other meanings

A formal conclusion by a judge, jury or regulatory agency on issues of fact.
That which is found, a find, a discovery.

Synonyms

determination

Related words

counterfinding
fact-finding
findings
fishfinding
halofinding
key finding
nonfinding
pathfinding
finding aid
rangefinding
rootfinding
theft by finding

Example sentences

“We journey together, finding strength in unity.”
Tatoeba · Igider · CC0
“I have no difficulty finding people who disagree with you.”
Tatoeba · shekitten · CC0

Word history

From Old English "findan".

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “finding” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.