finding
FYN-dihng
Finding (noun) means a conclusion reached after research or investigation. Example: “The researchers were surprised by one finding and decided to repeat the experiment.”
noun
1
A conclusion reached after research or investigation.
"The researchers were surprised by one finding and decided to repeat the experiment."
"The report's key finding was that sales had doubled."
"Doctors shared their findings with the family."
2
A formal decision made by a judge, jury, or official body about the facts of a case.
"The jury's finding was announced in court on the final afternoon."
"An independent inquiry published its finding that the safety checks had been inadequate."
"The tribunal issued its finding after weeks of hearings."
How to use finding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA result or conclusion from investigating something.
Common pairings
research findings
key finding
preliminary findings
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Etymology
From find plus -ing, the noun-forming suffix.
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What does “finding” mean?
The word “finding” means a conclusion reached after research or investigation. In plain terms, a result or conclusion from investigating something.
How do you pronounce “finding”?
“Finding” is pronounced FYN-dihng (/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “finding” in a sentence?
Here is “finding” used in a sentence: “The report's key finding was that sales had doubled.”
What part of speech is “finding”?
“Finding” is a noun.
Is “finding” a common word?
“Finding” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “finding” have?
“Finding” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a conclusion reached after research or investigation.
What is the difference between a finding and a conclusion?
A finding is a specific fact or result uncovered by research — what the data actually showed. A conclusion is the broader interpretation you draw from those findings: what they mean and why they matter. Findings are the evidence, while the conclusion is the judgment built on that evidence.
What is the difference between findings and results?
The terms overlap and are often used interchangeably. Results tend to be the raw output of a study — the numbers and measurements. Findings are those results once interpreted and stated as meaningful points. In short, results are what happened, and findings are what the researcher concludes those results reveal.
What is an example of a finding?
In a health study, a finding might be that participants who walked daily had lower blood pressure than those who did not. In law, a finding is a court's determination of fact, such as a finding of guilt. Each is a conclusion reached only after careful investigation.
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