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Definitions for Finding

[1] the act of a person or thing that finds; discovery.
[2] Often findings. something that is found or ascertained.
[3] Law . a decision or verdict after judicial inquiry.
[4] findings, tools, materials, etc., used by artisans.
[5] to come upon by chance; meet with: He found a nickel in the street.
[6] to locate, attain, or obtain by search or effort: to find an apartment; to find happiness.
[7] to locate or recover (something lost or misplaced): I can't find my blue socks.
[8] to discover or perceive after consideration: to find something to be true.
[9] to gain or regain the use of: His anger finally helped him find his tongue.
[10] to ascertain by study or calculation: to find the sum of several numbers.
[11] to feel or perceive: He finds it so.
[12] to become aware of, or discover (oneself), as being in a condition or location: After a long illness, he found himself well again. She woke to find herself at home.
[13] to discover: Columbus found America in 1492.
[14] Law . to determine after judicial inquiry: to find a person guilty. to pronounce as an official act (an indictment, verdict, or judgment).
[15] to provide or furnish: Bring blankets and we'll find the rest of the equipment for the trip.
[16] South Midland and Southern U.S. (of farm animals) to give birth to: The brown cow found a calf yesterday.
[17] to determine an issue after judicial inquiry: The jury found for the plaintiff.
[18] British Hunting . to come upon game.
[19] an act of finding or discovering.
[20] something found; a discovery, especially a valuable or gratifying one: Our cook was a find.
[21] Hunting . a discovery of game, especially foxes.
[22] find out , to discover or confirm the truth of (something). to detect or expose, as a crime or offense. to uncover the true nature, identity, or intentions of (someone): They found him out before he could launch the rebellion.
[23] a thing that is found or discovered
[24] law the conclusion reached after a judicial inquiry; verdict
[25] (plural) US the tools and equipment of an artisan
[26] to meet with or discover by chance
[27] to discover or obtain, esp by search or effort to find happiness
[28] (may take a clause as object) to become aware of; realize he found that nobody knew
[29] (may take a clause as object) to regard as being; consider I find this wine a little sour
[30] to look for and point out (something to be criticized) to find fault
[31] (also intr) law to determine an issue after judicial inquiry and pronounce a verdict (upon) the court found the accused guilty
[32] to regain (something lost or not functioning) to find one's tongue
[33] to reach (a target) the bullet found its mark
[34] to provide, esp with difficulty we'll find room for you too
[35] to be able to pay I can't find that amount of money
[36] find oneself to realize and accept one's real character; discover one's true vocation
[37] find one's feet to become capable or confident, as in a new job
[38] a person, thing, etc, that is found, esp a valuable or fortunate discovery

Words related to Finding

decision, recommendation, data, discovery, conclusion, decree, pronouncement, award, sentence

Words nearby Finding

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Origin of Finding

before 900; Middle English finden, Old English findan; cognate with German finden, Dutch vinden, Old Norse finna, Gothic finthan

Other words from Finding

non·find·ing , noun
find·a·ble , adjective
re·find , verb (used with object), re·found, re·find·ing.

Word origin for Finding

Old English findan ; related to Old Norse finna , Gothic finthan , Old High German fintan to find

Synonyms for Finding

conclusion, data, decision, discovery, recommendation, award, decree, pronouncement, sentence