finding

noun

find·​ing ˈfīn-diŋ How to pronounce finding (audio)
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1
a
: the act of one that finds
b
: find sense 2
2
findings plural : small tools and supplies used by an artisan (such as a dressmaker, jeweler, or shoemaker)
3
a
: the result of a judicial examination or inquiry especially into matters of fact
b
: the results of an investigation
—usually used in plural

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Examples of finding in a Sentence

She published her findings in a medical journal. The evidence supported a finding of unfair bias.
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Their findings were reported in a new study published Wednesday in Nature. — Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 8 July 2026 The amount of time that passed has only compounded the challenges of finding — let alone identifying — the victims. — Bilal Shbeir, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 For us humans, the finding offers academic comfort rather than practical salvation. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 July 2026 The findings reinforce the fact that even something that seems as harmless as sleeping for six hours a night instead of seven—roughly what the participants in this study did—has negative effects on the body. — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for finding

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of finding was in the 14th century

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Kids Definition

finding

noun
find·​ing
ˈfīn-diŋ
1
: find entry 2
2
: the result of a judicial proceeding or inquiry

Legal Definition

finding

noun
find·​ing
: a determination resulting from judicial or administrative examination or inquiry (as at trial) especially into matters of fact as embodied in the verdict of a jury or decision of a court, referee, or administrative body or officer
also, usually plural : a written statement of such determinations see also factfinding compare decision, holding, opinion, ruling
— finding of fact
: a determination made by the trier of fact as to a factual issue based on the evidence presented in a case

Note: Conclusions of law are based on findings of fact.

— finding of law
: a court's determination of the law as applied to a case : conclusion of law
— general finding
: a finding that the facts in general support a judgment in favor of one of the parties
— special finding
: a finding setting out the ultimate facts upon which the court's judgment is based

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