Words / B2

FYND-ing/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/

A finding is a result of research or an official inquiry: key findings; a finding of fact. Find is the verb (already in the dictionary). Result is everyday; conclusion is what you argue. The inquiry’s central finding… Often plural in science write-ups. Do not use finding for a lost pencil.

Meaning

A result of research or an official inquiry (often plural: findings).

Examples

• “The inquiry’s central finding was that the sample was unpublished.”
• “List three findings, then evaluate, which is the methods-section pattern.”

Good to know

key / main findings; a finding that. Verb: find. Everyday: result. Legal: a finding of fact. Reports and labs — usually plural.

Near in meaning

result

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