Finding: meaning, definitions and examples

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finding

 

[ หˆfaษชndษชล‹ ]

Context #1

in research

The act of discovering something new or locating something that was lost. It involves a process of searching, exploring, and uncovering.

Synonyms

discovery, locating, uncovering

Examples of usage

  • Scientists conduct experiments in the hope of making new findings.
  • The finding of the missing key in the living room brought relief to the family.
Context #2

legal

A decision or ruling by a court after a trial or hearing. It can also refer to the outcome of an investigation or inquiry.

Synonyms

conclusion, judgment, verdict

Examples of usage

  • The judge's finding was in favor of the plaintiff.
  • The police made a finding that the fire was caused by arson.
Context #3

general

The act of discovering or coming across something by chance or intentional search. It can also refer to determining a fact or truth.

Synonyms

discover, locate, uncover

Examples of usage

  • She found the missing earring under the bed.
  • The detective found evidence linking the suspect to the crime.

Translations

Translations of the word "finding" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น descoberta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ‹เคœ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Entdeckung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penemuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฝะฐั…ั–ะดะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ znalezisko

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็™บ่ฆ‹ (ใฏใฃใ‘ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcouverte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ descubrimiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bulgu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ๊ฒฌ (balgyeon)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงูƒุชุดุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกlez

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกlez

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘็Žฐ (fฤxiร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odkritje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppgรถtvun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฑั‹ะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฆแƒ›แƒแƒฉแƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™ลŸf

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ descubrimiento

Word origin

The word 'finding' originated from the Middle English word 'finden', which in turn came from the Old English 'findan'. The concept of finding has always been essential for human survival, from locating food sources in ancient times to making scientific discoveries in modern research. The act of finding is a fundamental aspect of human curiosity and exploration, driving progress and innovation throughout history.

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