Finding
/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsA piece of information discovered as the result of an inquiry or investigation.
/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
A discovery or a piece of information obtained as a result of a search, investigation, or inquiry.
The committee presented its findings to the board.
💡 Simply: Like when you finally discover where you left your keys after looking everywhere. Or, like in a science experiment, the finding is the result you got!
👶 For kids: Something you discover, like finding a lost toy!
More Examples
Scientists shared their latest findings with the public.
The detective's findings at the crime scene were crucial to solving the case.
She presented the research findings at a conference.
How It's Used
"The study's findings suggested a link between diet and health."
"The jury's findings were delivered to the judge."
The present participle of the verb "to find".
/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
The act of discovering something.
The explorers were finding new lands.
💡 Simply: When you're in the process of figuring something out, you're finding. It's like searching for something and you're still looking!
👶 For kids: Looking for something, like finding a lost toy.
More Examples
He is finding it difficult to adjust to the new software.
They are finding ways to reduce costs.
She is finding her place in the new team.
How It's Used
"They are finding their way through the forest."
"The company is finding new ways to improve productivity."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
finding your feet
To become confident and comfortable in a new situation.
"It took her a while to find her feet in her new job, but she eventually did."
finding common ground
To discover areas of agreement or shared interests.
"Despite their differences, they managed to find common ground on the issue of education."
From Middle English *finden*, from Old English *findan* ('to find, discover'), from Proto-Germanic *findaną*.
Historically used as a noun to describe the process of discovery (e.g., 'the finding of the lost city'). Also used extensively as a verbal construction (e.g., 'finding the way').
Memory tip
Think of Sherlock Holmes's findings at a crime scene.
Word Origin
"to find, discover"