Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

finding

/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.85 in modern English

Syllables
find-ing
IPA
/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
12
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A result of research or an investigation.

noun

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

noun

That which is found, a find, a discovery.

noun

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

noun

Tools or materials used in shoe making or repair.

Canadian usage; American usage

noun

A self-contained component of assembled jewellery.

verb

present participle and gerund of find

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle English fyndyng, Old English findincge; equivalent to find + -ing.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

findings (plural)

Derived Forms

counterfinding faultfinding findings fishfinding halofinding nonfinding pathfinding rangefinding rootfinding wayfinding wordfind

Phrases

fact-finding fault-finding finding aid key finding theft by finding

Synonyms

serendipity determination

Rhymes With

binding grinding reminding winding blinding minding unwinding nonbinding

Questions

How do you pronounce finding?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/.
What does finding mean?
A result of research or an investigation.
Where does finding come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce finding

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