finder

noun

find·er | \ ˈfīn-dər

Definition of finder

1 : one that finds

2 : a small astronomical telescope of low power and wide field attached to a larger telescope for finding an object

3 : viewfinder

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Their online shade finder is super easy, and walks you through the process of understanding your skin tone and what products to use. — Lauren Rearick, Teen Vogue, "MAC Expanded Its Studio Fix Fluid SPF Foundation Line," 6 Sep. 2018 So far, a healthy handful of Thorn's rocks have been picked up, and the finders have posted photos on the Facebook page. — Craig Webb, ajc, "Painted rocks hidden in Ohio are finding their way around the world," 8 May 2018 And there’s generally a consequence for the finder. — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, "Upcoming Mardi Gras means S.A. bakers rolling in king cake," 24 Jan. 2018 Describing himself as a fossil-finder rather than a whale-hugger, the Smithsonian Institution paleontologist travels the world to find out how, when and why baleen whales became the giants of the ocean. — Karin Altenberg, WSJ, "What to Give: Nature Books," 15 Nov. 2018 In addition to the Premiere and Premiere+ players, Roku announced an upgrade to its $99 Ultra set-top box with an improved remote finder that also has a few new tones, including the Game of Thrones theme music. — Valentina Palladino, Ars Technica, "New Roku Premiere devices make 4K HDR streaming as affordable as $39," 24 Sep. 2018 The brand has thankfully taken this into consideration and is launching a shade finder tool online. — Lindsay Schallon, Glamour, "MAC Is Now Offering 60 Shades of Foundation," 5 Sep. 2018 The university said that fact-finders were briefing the board on Monday. — Mitch Stacy, The Seattle Times, "Ohio State trustees set Wednesday meeting on Meyer’s future," 20 Aug. 2018 Each penny has a redemption code on the back, and the finder has to go to AllyLuckyPenny.com to redeem the code by December 31. — Megan Friedman, Good Housekeeping, "There Are 100 "Lucky Pennies" Scattered Across the Country That Are Worth $1,000 Each," 20 Oct. 2016

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find appealing

find approval/favor

find a way into/to someone's heart

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finder

noun

English Language Learners Definition of finder

: a person who finds something that was lost

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finder

noun

find·er

Legal Definition of finder

1 : one that finds the finder of lost property has a right to it as against the world, except against the true owner — McDonald v. Railway Express Agency, 81 S.E.2d 525 (1954)

2 : one that for a fee discovers a financial opportunity, passes it on to another, and may act as a go-between for but does not participate in subsequent negotiations between the involved parties — compare broker