ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Finding

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Finding is a noun meaning A result of research or an investigation.

Meaning

A result of research or an investigation.

More Meanings

  1. (law) A formal conclusion by a judge, jury or regulatory agency on issues of fact.
  2. That which is found, a find, a discovery.
  3. The act of discovering something by chance, an instance of finding something by chance.
  4. (Canada, US, generally plural) Tools or materials used in shoe making or repair. [from 19th century]
  5. (jewelry) A self-contained component of assembled jewellery. [from 19th century]
  6. present participle and gerund of find

Example Sentences

They manufacture jewlers’ findings, morocco, plush and velvet jewelry cases, paper boxes, morocco boxes, jewelry cards, tags, etc.
Boot and Shoe Findings and Leather Establishments[…] Yocum & Wilson, 225 n 2d st, Shoe Findings, Leather, Last, and Shoe Peg Warehouse

Word Forms

Synonyms for finding

Depending on context, synonyms include serendipity, determination.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include determination, researching, research, scan, investigation, survey.

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