finding

Pluralfindings

1. 1
   research resultnouncountable

   A fact or answer that comes from research or careful study.

   Like the answer you get at the end of a math problem.

   Their main finding was that exercise helps people sleep better.

   The scientists shared their findings at the meeting.

   UsageUsually findings: scientists share their findings. One is often the main finding.

   Similarresult, conclusion, outcome

2. 2
   discoveringverb

   Present participle and gerund of find. Use this -ing form for an action in progress, or as a noun for the activity.

   She is finding it hard to sleep these days.

   They keep finding new problems with the old car.

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3. 3
   discovered objectnouncountable

   Something that someone has found, especially something valuable or interesting.

   Like a treasure you dig up when you weren't even looking for it.

   Every finding from the dig was cleaned and given a number.

   The findings from the old shipwreck are on show at the town museum.

   UsageOften plural: findings from a dig. People also say finds.

   Similardiscovery

4. 4
   official rulingnouncountable

   An official conclusion about the facts of a case, reached by a judge, jury, or government agency.

   Like a referee's official call about what really happened in a play.

   The jury's finding was that the driver had acted carelessly.

   The judge made a finding that the driver had run a red light.

   UsageOften a finding of something, or a finding that something happened.

   Similarruling, verdict, decision, determination

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