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 were presented at ACS Fall 2026, the American Chemical Society’s fall meeting held in Chicago from August 23 to 27. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

Other findings of the report show that 94% of organizations are worried about the economy, 79% cite rising cybersecurity threats, and just half feel confident managing data-security risk as AI becomes embedded in benefits administration. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Utility representatives have said the company is reviewing the findings. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

In the South China Morning Post article that aired these findings, residents offered details of their daily routines – time outdoors, staying as active as possible and kindness. — New Atlas, 26 Aug. 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