finding

noun find·ing \ ˈfīn-diŋ \

|Updated on: 21 Aug 2018

Examples: finding in a Sentence

Definition of finding

1 a : the act of one that finds

b : find 2

2 findings plural : small tools and supplies used by an artisan (such as a dressmaker, jeweler, or shoemaker)

3 a : 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.

Recent Examples of finding from the Web

DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz told lawmakers last month that as a result of the report's findings, the FBI found two additional FBI agents beyond Strzok and Page as well as one attorney that exposed political bias during the investigation.

— CBS News, "FBI's Peter Strzok testifies on anti-Trump bias before House panel -- live updates," 12 July 2018
Mathis appealed one substantiated finding, which was dismissed after subsequent investigation.

— melody gutierrez, SFChronicle.com, "California lawmaker reprimanded for ‘locker-room talk’," 12 July 2018
Here are the fruity findings: Avocados: Fat takes on smoke, and there’s about 20 grams of it in your typical avocado, so expectations were high.

— chuck blount, San Antonio Express-News, "The 4 fruits to put in the smoker, and 5 to avoid," 9 July 2018
Whether those findings apply to sitting at a desk outdoors might merit further study.

— rick romell, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "L.L. Bean will bring freedom for the desk-bound to Madison with outdoor workspace," 6 July 2018
Those findings were disputed by an outside pathologist, hired by the FBI, who determined that someone else pulled the trigger and Markham’s death was a homicide.

— jeremy gorner, chicagotribune.com, "Cook County watchdog clears medical examiner's office in probe into Chicago cop's apparent suicide," 2 July 2018
The System office is assisting AMSC with continuing to correct those findings, which includes assistance from Dalton State College.

— eric stirgus, ajc, "Atlanta college getting accounting help amid staff vacancies," 21 June 2018
The Neowise data is by the far the largest collection, and hundreds of scientific papers have cited those findings.

— New York Times, "Asteroids and Adversaries: Challenging What NASA Knows About Space Rocks," 14 June 2018
Among those findings: Topgolf will generate less traffic than a department store and the residential locations nearest to site will experience no appreciable change in sound levels.

— justin sayers, The Courier-Journal, "Topgolf moves planned site 200 feet west but neighbors still unhappy," 7 June 2018

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First Known Use of finding

14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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finding Synonyms

Synonyms

holding, judgment (or judgement), ruling, sentence;

Related Words

inquest, verdict;

authority;

decree, edict, injunction, order;

declaration, deliverance, dictum, pronouncement;

conclusion, decision, determination, opinion, resolution;

discipline, penalty, punishment;

FINDING Defined for English Language Learners

finding

noun

Definition of finding for English Language Learners

: a legal decision
: the results of an investigation

FINDING Defined for Kids

finding

noun find·ing \ ˈfīn-diŋ \

Definition of finding for Students

1 : the decision of a court

2 : the results of an investigation

Law Dictionary

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