Finder: meaning, definitions and examples

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finder

[ ˈfaɪndər ]

Noun

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A person or thing that finds something, especially something that is lost or misplaced.

Synonyms

detective, locator, tracker.

Examples of usage

He worked as a finder, helping people locate their missing items.
The metal detector proved to be a useful finder in the search for buried treasure.

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technology

A small telescope attached to a larger one for locating objects that are difficult to find.

Synonyms

sight glass, telescope accessory.

Examples of usage

The astronomer used a finder to locate the faint star in the night sky.

Translations

Translations of the word "finder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pesquisador

achador
localizador

🇮🇳 खोजकर्ता

🇩🇪 Sucher

🇮🇩 pencari

🇺🇦 шукач

🇵🇱 poszukiwacz

odkrywca
znalazca

🇯🇵 探す人

🇫🇷 chercheur

🇪🇸 buscador

descubridor
localizador

🇹🇷 bulucu

🇰🇷 찾는 사람

🇸🇦 باحث

🇨🇿 hledač

🇸🇰 hľadač

🇨🇳 寻找者

🇸🇮 iskalec

🇮🇸 leitari

🇰🇿 іздеуші

🇬🇪 მაძიებელი

🇦🇿 axtaran

🇲🇽 buscador

descubridor
localizador

Etymology

The word 'finder' originated from Middle English 'findere', derived from the Old English 'findan' meaning 'to find'. It has been used in English since the 12th century.

See also: find, findable, finding, findings, found.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,436, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.

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16434 chlorinated
16435 attacker
16436 finder
16437 howl
16438 thwart
16439 underline
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