CEFR B1

finding

noun

Meaning

A conclusion or discovery reached after careful examination or investigation.

Examples

The committee's finding was that the project was over budget.
Researchers announced a significant finding about the effects of climate change.

Synonyms: discovery, conclusion, result, outcome

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finding (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/

Definition

A conclusion or discovery reached after careful examination or investigation.

Examples

The committee's finding was that the project was over budget.
Researchers announced a significant finding about the effects of climate change.
The court's finding of guilt was based on overwhelming evidence.

How to Use finding

finding of (prepositional phrase): Used to specify what the discovery or conclusion relates to. — "The report detailed the finding of new species in the Amazon."
finding that (prepositional phrase): Used to introduce the specific detail of a conclusion or discovery. — "The key finding that the drug was effective was published yesterday."

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