Finding Meaning
/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA result of research or an investigation.
nounA formal conclusion by a judge, jury or regulatory agency on issues of fact.
Sentence Examples
You're always finding fault with me.
You are always finding fault with me.
Tom is not alone in finding Rick hard to work with.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The most important ____ of the scientific study was that sleep improves memory.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A recent scientific ____ suggests that drinking green tea can significantly improve your overall metabolism.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English fyndyng, Old English findincge; equivalent to find + -ing.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Boot and Shoe Findings and Leather Establishments[…] Yocum & Wilson, 225 n 2d st, Shoe Findings, Leather, Last, and Shoe Peg Warehouse"
— 1844, John O’Brien, O’Brien’s Philadelphia Wholesale Business Directory, page 72:
"They manufacture jewlers’ findings, morocco, plush and velvet jewelry cases, paper boxes, morocco boxes, jewelry cards, tags, etc."
— 1884, “The Dennison Manufacturing Company”, in The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review, volume 15, page 246:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The most important ____ of the scientific study was that sleep improves memory.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A recent scientific ____ suggests that drinking green tea can significantly improve your overall metabolism.