Finding

/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The result of discovery or investigation.

The study's finding revealed a surprising connection between diet and mood.

A conclusion reached after examination or investigation.

His finding on the efficacy of the new drug was published in a medical journal.

An item or artifact discovered during a search or excavation.

The archaeologists were excited by their finding of ancient pottery at the dig site.

From the verb 'find' plus the suffix '-ing'.

finding a needle in a haystack

The search for something that is nearly impossible to locate.

finding one's way

The process of navigating or discovering direction.

finding common ground

Reaching an agreement or understanding between differing perspectives.

finder

A person or device that discovers or locates something.

find

To discover or locate something.

found

Past tense of find; something that has been discovered.

A great or valuable discovery.

That new app is a total finding, it changed how I organize my tasks!

A surprising or unexpected conclusion.

Her research was a finding that caught everyone off guard.