'Finding' definitions:

Definition of 'finding'

(from WordNet)
noun
The act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation; "the determination of molecular structures" [syn: determination, finding]
noun
The decision of a court on issues of fact or law
noun
Something that is found; "the findings in the gastrointestinal tract indicate that he died several hours after dinner"; "an area rich in archaeological findings"

Definition of 'Finding'

From: GCIDE
  • Find \Find\ (f[imac]nd), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Found (found); p. pr. & vb. n. Finding.] [AS. findan; akin to D. vinden, OS. & OHG. findan, G. finden, Dan. finde, icel. & Sw. finna, Goth. fin[thorn]an; and perh. to L. petere to seek, Gr. pi`ptein to fall, Skr. pat to fall, fly, E. petition.]
  • 1. To meet with, or light upon, accidentally; to gain the first sight or knowledge of, as of something new, or unknown; hence, to fall in with, as a person. [1913 Webster]
  • Searching the window for a flint, I found This paper, thus sealed up. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • In woods and forests thou art found. --Cowley. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To learn by experience or trial; to perceive; to experience; to discover by the intellect or the feelings; to detect; to feel. "I find you passing gentle." --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • The torrid zone is now found habitable. --Cowley. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To come upon by seeking; as, to find something lost. (a) To discover by sounding; as, to find bottom. (b) To discover by study or experiment direct to an object or end; as, water is found to be a compound substance. (c) To gain, as the object of desire or effort; as, to find leisure; to find means. (d) To attain to; to arrive at; to acquire. [1913 Webster]
  • Seek, and ye shall find. --Matt. vii. 7. [1913 Webster]
  • Every mountain now hath found a tongue. --Byron. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. To provide for; to supply; to furnish; as, to find food for workemen; he finds his nephew in money. [1913 Webster]
  • Wages [pounds]14 and all found. --London Times. [1913 Webster]
  • Nothing a day and find yourself. --Dickens. [1913 Webster]
  • 5. To arrive at, as a conclusion; to determine as true; to establish; as, to find a verdict; to find a true bill (of indictment) against an accused person. [1913 Webster]
  • To find his title with some shows of truth. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • To find out, to detect (a thief); to discover (a secret) -- to solve or unriddle (a parable or enigma); to understand. "Canst thou by searching find out God?" --Job. xi. 7. "We do hope to find out all your tricks." --Milton.
  • To find fault with, to blame; to censure.
  • To find one's self, to be; to fare; -- often used in speaking of health; as, how do you find yourself this morning? [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Finding'

From: GCIDE
  • Finding \Find"ing\, n.
  • 1. That which is found, come upon, or provided; esp. (pl.), that which a journeyman artisan finds or provides for himself; as tools, trimmings, etc. [1913 Webster]
  • When a man hath been laboring . . . in the deep mines of knowledge, hath furnished out his findings in all their equipage. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Support; maintenance; that which is provided for one; expence; provision. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Law) The result of a judicial examination or inquiry, especially into some matter of fact; a verdict; as, the finding of a jury. --Burrill. [1913 Webster]
  • After his friends finding and his rent. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'finding'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Words containing 'Finding'