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 finding could widen the options for designing materials used in future electronic and quantum devices. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Clean language alone no longer cuts it, according to findings from a 2026 WGSN report. — Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Immigration attorneys say minor inconsistencies in applications are increasingly triggering fraud findings, the denial of benefits and deportation proceedings. — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

The company’s findings are in a new worker safety report; much of the retail-specific data in this article comes from the full questionnaire and detailed results tables the company shared with Retail Brew. — Andrew Adam Newman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 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