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