Definition

The result or conclusion reached after searching or investigating something.

Example

The scientist shared her finding about the new species with the research community.

Conversation

I made an interesting finding while cleaning my room yesterday.

Oh really? What did you find?

I found an old photo album from our high school days.

That's awesome! I love looking back at those memories.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Finding → It is formed from "find" (from Old English *findan*, meaning to discover or locate) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate the action or process of). The word "finding" refers to the action or process of discovering or locating something.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for discovering something — that's what finding means, the action of locating or discovering.

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