1
a
: the act of one that finds
b
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
Examples of finding in a Sentence
She published her findings in a medical journal.
The evidence supported a finding of unfair bias.
Recent Examples on the Web
Those were some of the findings of the latest annual survey of impact investors by the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), a research and advocacy organization.
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Anne Field, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
That also fits in with a key finding of his research.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
Against this background, an array of allegations of possible voter fraud have emerged, with a report from Puerto Rico's Center from Investigative Journalism finding that at least 5,872 deceased individuals appeared as voting in the 2020 and 2016 elections.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
The 325-page report concluded with four main findings.
—Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Oct. 2024
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Anne Field, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
That also fits in with a key finding of his research.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
Against this background, an array of allegations of possible voter fraud have emerged, with a report from Puerto Rico's Center from Investigative Journalism finding that at least 5,872 deceased individuals appeared as voting in the 2020 and 2016 elections.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
The 325-page report concluded with four main findings.
—Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Finding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finding. Accessed 3 Nov. 2024.
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