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finding

/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/noun2 syllables

Finding means: the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation.

Synonyms for finding2

noun, as in the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

determination

also used for finding

serendipity

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What does finding mean?3

noun

1

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation“the determination of molecular structures”

2

the decision of a court on issues of fact or law

3

something that is found“the findings in the gastrointestinal tract indicate that he died several hours after dinner”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with finding?6

two syllables

bindinggrindingwindingblindingminding

three syllables

reminding
Show 40 near rhymes
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Finding in a sentence

  • All lost umbrellas turn into paper clips, as anyone can prove when finding these.brauliobezerra
  • Upon finding out about the others' success, she turned green with envy.FeuDRenais
  • Recently, many people are finding it hard to make a decent living.CK
  • Not finding words, we sat a long time in silence.Theocracy
  • Finding it hard to make ends meet on his income, she started to work.CM
  • It's not a question of increasing taxes, but of finding other solutions.unknown
  • The minister, embarrassed by the finding, made a segue and changed the subject.Alkrasnov
  • I criticize by creation, not by finding fault.SecondInstance

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Forms of finding

as a noun

plural
findings