finding
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,152 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 15,983 times across 139,755 chapters — 0.008% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation also: determination the determination of molecular structures
- the decision of a court on issues of fact or law
- something that is found the findings in the gastrointestinal tract indicate that he died several hours after dinneran area rich in archaeological findings
finding in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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I searched my pockets, and finding my tossing half-crown, spun it into the air.
Punch — Volume 101, November 7, 1891 · Various · Chapter 1
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Finally John Cavendish, finding his persuasions of no avail, went off to look up the trains.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles · Agatha Christie · Chapter 1
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He hoped that Unc' Billy was at home, and he wasted no time in finding out.
The Adventures of Prickly Porky · Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess · Chapter 1
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That time over, he succeeded, thanks to M. Chapelain, in finding a place with an architect.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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The noise of the fray alarmed the neighbours who, finding they could not pacify the combatants, sent for the constable.
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know · Hamilton Wright [Editor] Mabie · Chapter 1