finding

nounverbcommon in dialogue

//ˈfaɪndɪŋ//

A result of research or an investigation.

noun

1
A result of research or an investigation.
2
A formal conclusion by a judge, jury or regulatory agency on issues of fact.
3
That which is found, a find, a discovery.
4
The act of discovering something by chance, an instance of finding something by chance.
5
Tools or materials used in shoe making or repair.
Boot and Shoe Findings and Leather Establishments[…] Yocum & Wilson, 225 n 2d st, Shoe Findings, Leather, Last, and Shoe Peg Warehouse
6
A self-contained component of assembled jewellery.
They manufacture jewlers’ findings, morocco, plush and velvet jewelry cases, paper boxes, morocco boxes, jewelry cards, tags, etc.

Etymology

From Middle English fyndyng, Old English findincge; equivalent to find + -ing.

verb

1
Also a form of findpresent participle and gerund of find

Forms

plural: findings

find · To locate To encounter or discover by accident; to happen…finder · One who finds or discovers something; a discoverer.Finder · A surname from German.

finding · A result of research or an investigation.

findings · Small tools and materials used by artisans and craftsmen fine · Senses referring to subjective quality. Of superior quality.Fine · A surname.

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