noun
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a thing that is found or discovered
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law the conclusion reached after a judicial inquiry; verdict
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(plural) the tools and equipment of an artisan
Other Word Forms
- nonfinding noun
Etymology
Origin of finding
First recorded before 1000; Middle English, Old English; find + -ing 1
Example Sentences
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But Lisowski's momentum was ended in the following frame, as a long safety shot from Hawkins resulted in a red ball finding the bottom left pocket of the table.
From BBC
Some of the most unexpected findings involve mental health.
From Science Daily
The team hopes the findings will eventually support earlier diagnosis and more effective strategies to slow progression.
From Science Daily
The findings were published in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, which highlighted the study on its cover.
From Science Daily
The findings also suggest that tektites may be more widespread than previously recognized, but are sometimes overlooked or mistaken for ordinary glass.
From Science Daily
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