finding

noun
UK: /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
US: /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/

  1. The act of discovering something.

    1. The finding of the lost cat was a happy event. [ ] [ ]
    2. The archaeologist's finding of the ancient artifact was significant. [ ] [ ]

  2. A conclusion or decision reached after an inquiry or investigation.

    1. The court's finding was that he was not guilty. [ ] [ ]
    2. The official finding of the inquiry determined safety standards were inadequate. [ ] [ ]

  3. Something that has been discovered, especially something valuable or interesting.

    1. The old book was a great finding. [ ] [ ]
    2. The scientist presented new findings about climate change at the conference. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

verdict conclusion result discovery
finding verb

  1. Present participle of find.

    1. I am finding my keys. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is finding it difficult to adjust to her new role. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "finding" in English means: The act of discovering something., A conclusion or decision reached after an inquiry or investigation., Something that has been discovered, especially something valuable or interesting..

The phonetic transcription of "finding" is /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "finding": verdict, conclusion, result, discovery.

Example usage of "finding": "The finding of the lost cat was a happy event.". More examples on the page.