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finding

finding

330 3.4
A fact or result found by research
  • noun
  • /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
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  • A review of data reveals some meaningful findings that can pave the way for further research.
  • study findings
  • research findings
  • significant finding

However, my findings, my initial findings have changed my thoughts.

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Examples

  • He's holding a big press conference Friday to announce the findings of his investigation.

  • After analyzing the data, the committee shared their findings during the annual conference.

  • Look, we're gonna deliver all our findings to the Holy See next Friday.

  • We have to do more research and check our findings.

  • And what were your findings?

  • Considering that the majority of social workers are female, this finding has significant implications.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Closing the gap and putting research findings into practice takes time and effort.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Just as Edwards was to present his findings to the National Security Administration, he disappeared.

  • Naturally, these factors could affect the findings, and future comparisons should take these into consideration.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The auditor provided confirmation that the researchers' findings were indeed derived from the data.

    Academic text (2011)

Synonyms

discovery
vsfinding
331 1.0

Finding or learning something new that was not known before

is a specific result reached through research rather than the process
find
vsfinding
94 5.8

An object discovered that is interesting or valuable

is a result obtained through research, investigation, or calculation

Idioms

Something that is very hard to find

Compounds

19 3.9

Sent to find out what happened and gather information

3 7.1

A decision by a court or jury about what really happened in a case

A happy feeling you get when you move your body, like dancing or walking

8.4

A judge's decision about which law applies to a case

How Certain

finding
330 3.4
conclusion
632 1.6
observation
211 3.0

Surface Forms

finding singular
findings plural

Morphology

finding = find (transparent) = find + ing

A straightforward deverbal noun meaning 'something that has been found', directly predictable from 'find' + '-ing'.

Etymology

Finding comes from the verb find meaning 'discover' plus the ending -ing that makes a noun for an action or result. In research, a finding is a fact or result you 'discover', so it is the outcome of an investigation or study.