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Meaning of 'finding' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Finding [ n.]
- That which is found, come upon, or provided; esp. (pl.), that which a journeyman artisan finds or provides for himself; as tools, trimmings, etc.
- Support; maintenance; that which is provided for one; expence; provision.
- The result of a judicial examination or inquiry, especially into some matter of fact; a verdict; as, the finding of a jury.
2 . Finding [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
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Meaning of 'finding' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . finding [ n]
Meaning (1):
- something that is found
Example in sentence:
  • an area rich in archaeological findings;
  • the findings in the gastrointestinal tract indicate that he died several hours after dinner
Meaning (2):
- the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
Example in sentence:
  • the determination of molecular structures

Nearby Words:

fin fin-footed fin-toed finable final finale finalities finality finally finance

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