finding

CEFRB2

/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A result or fact discovered through investigation.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A formal conclusion by a judge, jury or regulatory agency on issues of fact.

Examples

  • Tom is not alone in finding Rick hard to work with.

  • You are always finding fault with me.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. That which is found, a find, a discovery.

  2. A result of research or an investigation.

  3. The act of discovering something by chance, an instance of finding something by chance.

More examples

In context

  • You're always finding fault with me.

  • They manufacture jewlers’ findings, morocco, plush and velvet jewelry cases, paper boxes, morocco boxes, jewelry cards, tags, etc.

  • Boot and Shoe Findings and Leather Establishments[…] Yocum & Wilson, 225 n 2d st, Shoe Findings, Leather, Last, and Shoe Peg Warehouse

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

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