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finding

noun
find·​ing | \ ˈfÄ«n-diÅ‹ How to pronounce finding (audio) \

Definition of finding

1a : the act of one that finds
b : find sense 2
2 findings plural : small tools and supplies used by an artisan (such as a dressmaker, jeweler, or shoemaker)
3a : the result of a judicial examination or inquiry
b : the results of an investigation —usually used in plural
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Examples of finding in a Sentence

She published her findings in a medical journal. The evidence supported a finding of unfair bias.

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 Scientists released some interesting findings about the role genetics play in queerness. — Wired, "While You Were Offline: Could a Nuclear Bomb Stop a Hurricane?," 1 Sep. 2019 Based on the state working group's findings and recommendations, DeWine is asking the medical board to identify whether there are any licensed Ohio doctors who knew or suspected Strauss' misconduct and should have reported it but didn't. — Kantele Franko, Cincinnati.com, "Review shows medical board ignored evidence about Ohio State doc's abuse," 30 Aug. 2019 The department also released findings on several allegations of excessive force and the firing of weapons. — Julie Small, The Mercury News, "Records show Bay Area prison guard fired for lying about teen sex assault," 30 Aug. 2019 That finding made her reminisce about her own days at that real estate company. — Chris Woolston, Quartz at Work, "How to deal with an abusive boss," 29 Aug. 2019 The study's conclusion, which was published in the journal Science, is based on findings at a site in western Idaho called Cooper's Ferry. — Fox News, "First American settlers may have been in Idaho 16,500 years ago, study says," 29 Aug. 2019 At a meeting on June 4, Singh met with LEARN administrators, who shared the investigator’s findings. — Jesse Leavenworth, courant.com, "Principal of magnet school in East Hartford resigns," 29 Aug. 2019 Elder Affairs’ findings were based on investigations by the state’s Office of Public and Professional Guardians, which handles complaints against guardians. — Jeff Weiner, orlandosentinel.com, "Ex-guardian Rebecca Fierle violated laws in handling of ward who died, state agency concludes," 29 Aug. 2019 Among the Sentinel’s findings: Cheese prices often moved dramatically even when no trades were completed. — Rick Barrett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Margarine smugglers, a deadly milk war and more flavor Wisconsin's dairy history," 28 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of finding

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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finding

noun
How to pronounce finding (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of finding

: a legal decision
: the results of an investigation

See the full definition for finding in the English Language Learners Dictionary

finding

noun
find·​ing | \ ˈfÄ«n-diÅ‹\

Kids Definition of finding

1 : the decision of a court
2 : the results of an investigation

finding

noun
find·​ing

Legal Definition of finding

: a determination resulting from judicial or administrative examination or inquiry (as at trial) especially into matters of fact as embodied in the verdict of a jury or decision of a court, referee, or administrative body or officer also  usually plural : a written statement of such determinations — see also factfinding — compare decision, holding, opinion, ruling
— finding of fact
: a determination made by the trier of fact as to a factual issue based on the evidence presented in a case

Note: Conclusions of law are based on findings of fact.

— finding of law
: a court's determination of the law as applied to a case : conclusion of law
— general finding
: a finding that the facts in general support a judgment in favor of one of the parties
— special finding
: a finding setting out the ultimate facts upon which the court's judgment is based

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