finding
Translation
discovery, conclusion, verdict
Examples
The main finding of the report was surprising.
The main finding of the report was surprising.
It was a rare archaeological finding.
It was a rare archaeological finding.
Grammar Patterns
a finding of (sth.) a conclusion about something The report's main finding was of widespread corruption.
Similar Words
Synonyms: discovery, result, conclusion, verdict
Etymology
From the verb 'to find' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ing'. It signifies the result of the action of finding.
Memory Tips
Imagine a scientist in a lab who 'finds' a cure. The cure is the 'finding' of their research.