Synonyms for
Finding
Definition
the act of discovering something or someone; a conclusion reached after investigation or study
Synonyms & similar words
bump
incur
determination
find
happen
detect
recover
discover
observe
comeup
rule
encounter
findoneself
lose
ascertain
determine
lineup
witness
feel
see
gethold
get
regain
retrieve
chance
discovery
uncovering
detection
exposure
revelation
observation
realization
disclosure
ascertainment
establishment
determination
conclusion
verdict
decision
judgment
pronouncement
ruling
resolution
settling
settlement
Synonyms by register
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- key finding
- major finding
- significant finding
- initial finding
- final finding
- surprising finding
- research finding
Word family
Usage note
As a noun, 'finding' often refers to the result of an investigation or research. It is commonly used in formal contexts like reports and academic papers.
Example sentences
- I went on a treasure hunt and made a finding of gold coins in the cave.
- The detective made a finding that the suspect was at the crime scene.
- She made a scientific finding that plants need sunlight to grow.
- The historian made a finding that the ancient civilization was highly advanced.
- The doctor made a finding that the patient had a rare disease.
Quotes
The joy of discovery is certainly the liveliest that the mind of man can ever feel. - Claude Bernard
Discovery consists of seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody has thought. - Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
The discovery of a new dish does more for human happiness than the discovery of a new star. - Anthelme Brillat-Savarin