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finding

fin·ding

UK/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/ US/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/ common us

noun

1.

the act of determining the properties of something

Synonyms
2.

the decision of a court on issues of fact or law

3.

something that is found

  • “the findings in the gastrointestinal tract indicate that he died several hours after dinner”
  • “an area rich in archaeological findings”

Origin

From Middle English fyndyng, Old English findincge; equivalent to find + -ing.

Phrases

  • finding aid
  • key finding
  • theft by finding

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