finding

1 of 2

noun

find·​ing ˈfīn-diŋ 

1

a

: 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)

3

a

: the result of a judicial examination or inquiry especially into matters of fact

b

: the results of an investigation

—usually plural

finding

2 of 2

present participle of find entry 1

Synonyms of finding

Noun

• ruling
• sentence
• holding

Examples of finding in a Sentence

Noun

She published her findings in a medical journal.

The evidence supported a finding of unfair bias.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The findings from the pilot project are already being incorporated into Porsche’s regular battery disposal process. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

The statement did not comment directly on the findings of incidents of abuse by Ukrainian forces. — Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026

More than five months after UC Davis student Lincoln Sabini was killed while riding his bike on campus, university officials have released the findings of their investigation and the police report from the crash for the first time. — Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Belmont Cragin, on the Northwest Side, is home to more Latino residents than any other area of the city, according to findings released Thursday by UIC’s Great Cities Institute. — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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

Rhymes for finding

• binding
• blinding
• grinding
• minding
• winding
• bookbinding
• factfinding
• nonbinding
• rebinding
• regrinding
• reminding
• rewinding

Kids Definition

finding

noun

find·​ing

ˈfīn-diŋ

1

: find entry 2

2

: the result of a judicial proceeding or inquiry

Legal Definition

finding

noun

find·​ing

: 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