ALL meanings of finding
find·ing
F f - noun finding an act of finding or discovering. 1
- noun finding something found; a discovery, especially a valuable or gratifying one: Our cook was a find. 1
- noun finding Hunting. a discovery of game, especially foxes. 1
- verb with object finding to come upon by chance; meet with: He found a nickel in the street. 1
- verb with object finding to locate, attain, or obtain by search or effort: to find an apartment; to find happiness. 1
- verb with object finding to locate or recover (something lost or misplaced): I can't find my blue socks. 1
- verb with object finding to discover or perceive after consideration: to find something to be true. 1
- verb with object finding to gain or regain the use of: His anger finally helped him find his tongue. 1
- verb with object finding to ascertain by study or calculation: to find the sum of several numbers. 1
- verb with object finding to feel or perceive: He finds it so. 1
- verb with object finding to become aware of, or discover (oneself), as being in a condition or location: After a long illness, he found himself well again. She woke to find herself at home. 1
- verb with object finding to discover: Columbus found America in 1492. 1
- verb with object finding Law. to determine after judicial inquiry: to find a person guilty. to pronounce as an official act (an indictment, verdict, or judgment). 1
- verb with object finding to provide or furnish: Bring blankets and we'll find the rest of the equipment for the trip. 1
- verb with object finding South Midland and Southern U.S. (of farm animals) to give birth to: The brown cow found a calf yesterday. 1
- verb without object finding to determine an issue after judicial inquiry: The jury found for the plaintiff. 1
- verb without object finding British Hunting. to come upon game. 1
- idioms finding find fault. fault (def 16). 1
- idioms finding find oneself, to discover where one's real interests or talents lie, and follow them: After trying many occupations, he finally found himself and became an account executive. 1
- noun finding The action of finding someone or something. 1
- noun,plural finding science: discoveries 1
- noun finding law: conclusion, verdict 1
- noun,plural finding jewellery maker's accessories 1
- countable noun finding Someone's findings are the information they get or the conclusions they come to as the result of an investigation or some research. 0
- countable noun finding The findings of a court are the decisions that it reaches after a trial or an investigation. 0
- noun finding a thing that is found or discovered 0
- noun finding the conclusion reached after a judicial inquiry; verdict 0
- noun finding the tools and equipment of an artisan 0
- noun finding the act of one who finds; discovery 0
- noun finding something found or discovered 0
- noun finding miscellaneous small articles or materials used in making garments, shoes, jewelry, etc., as buttons, buckles, or clasps 0
- noun finding the conclusion reached after an examination or consideration of facts or data by a judge, coroner, scholar, etc. 0