English noun: finding | |||
1. | finding (act) the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation | ||
Samples | The determination of molecular structures. | ||
Synonyms | determination | ||
Broader (hypernym) | discovery, find, uncovering | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | designation, disproof, falsification, falsifying, fix, identification, localisation, localization, locating, location, predetermination, proof, rectification, redetermination, refutal, refutation, resolution, solving, substantiation, validation | ||
2. | finding (act) the decision of a court on issues of fact or law | ||
Broader (hypernym) | judgement, judgment, judicial decision | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | conclusion of law, finding of fact, finding of law, verdict | ||
Domain category | jurisprudence, law | ||
3. | finding (object) something that is found | ||
Samples | The findings in the gastrointestinal tract indicate that he died several hours after dinner. An area rich in archaeological findings. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | object, physical object | ||