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finding

|find/ing|

B2

/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/

(find)

discover

Base FormPluralPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounNounAdjective
findfindingsfindersfindsfoundfoundfindingfindingunfindabilityfindsfindable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'finding' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'findan,' where 'findan' meant 'to discover or obtain.'

Historical Evolution

'findan' changed from Old English word 'findan' and eventually became the modern English word 'find.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to discover or obtain,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a conclusion reached after examination.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a conclusion reached after examination or investigation.

The findings of the study were published in a scientific journal.

Synonyms

Noun 2

a small component used in making jewelry.

She bought some findings to make her own earrings.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35