Definition of "finding" in English

noun

1. A result of research or an investigation.

2. (law) A formal conclusion by a judge, jury or regulatory agency on issues of fact.

3. That which is found, a find, a discovery.

4. The act of discovering something by chance, an instance of finding something by chance.

5. (Canada, US, generally plural) Tools or materials used in shoe making or repair. [from 19th century]

6. (jewelry) A self-contained component of assembled jewellery. [from 19th century]

verb

1. present participle and gerund of find