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FINDING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 15 meanings of the word Finding.

How to pronounce finding:

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Finding - as a noun

The act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

Example: "The determination of molecular structures"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
determination16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discovery18find8uncovering16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The decision of a court on issues of fact or law

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
judgement20judgment19judicial decision
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something that is found

Example: "The findings in the gastrointestinal tract indicate that he died several hours after dinner"

Finding - as a verb

To encounter or discover by accident; to happen upon.

To encounter or discover something being searched for; to locate.

Example: "I found my car keys. they were under the couch."

(ditransitive) to discover by study or experiment direct to an object or end.

Example: "Water is found to be a compound substance."

To gain, as the object of desire or effort.

Example: "To find leisure; to find means"

To attain to; to arrive at; to acquire.

Example: "Looks like he found a new vehicle for himself!"

To point out.

Example: "He kept finding faults with my work."

(ditransitive) to decide that, to discover that, to form the opinion that.

Example: "I find your argument unsatisfactory."

To arrive at, as a conclusion; to determine as true; to establish.

Example: "To find a verdict; to find a true bill (of indictment) against an accused person"

To supply; to furnish.

Example: "To find food for workmen"

To provide for

Example: "He finds his nephew in money."

To determine or judge.

Example: "The jury finds for the defendant."

To discover game.

Example Sentences

"I had a hard time finding my keys this morning."
"She made a surprising finding in her research study."
"The company shared their latest financial findings with the investors."
"The team conducted a thorough finding of the crime scene."
"He shared his finding on the best strategy to win the game."
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Word Game Points

Is FINDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, finding is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FINDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is FINDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, finding is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FINDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is FINDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, finding is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FINDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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