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finding

[fahyn-ding]

noun

  1. the act of a person or thing that finds; discovery.

  2. Often findings. something that is found found or ascertained.

  3. Law.a decision or verdict after judicial inquiry.

  4. findings, tools, materials, etc., used by artisans.



finding

/ ˈڲɪԻɪŋ /

noun

  1. a thing that is found or discovered

  2. law the conclusion reached after a judicial inquiry; verdict

  3. (plural) the tools and equipment of an artisan

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • nonfinding noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of finding1

First recorded before 1000; Middle English, Old English; find + -ing 1
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The nonprofit plans to raise funds for the “vendor buy-out” until ICE leaves Los Angeles or until the money runs out, and is regularly finding new street vendors to support through its network.

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"He's got a good record of dragging himself out and finding his best again. But like anyone else, yeah you've got to be scoring runs and taking wickets."

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The report is expected to be published on Monday and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is set to address the findings of the review in Parliament.

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A wildlife enthusiast popped open the bubbly after finding an extremely rare moth last seen more than 50 years ago.

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Maria immediately put Keys' huge serve under pressure, finding the breakthrough in the fourth game before securing the opening set in confident style.

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