Finding Meaning

UK /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
US /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
Word Definition
finding meaning

Finding Definition & Usage

noun

The act of discovering something or the result of such a discovery.

Examples

  • "The detective’s finding of the hidden letter was crucial to solving the case."
  • "Her findings about the environment were presented in an international journal."
  • "They were amazed by the archaeological findings at the ancient site."
  • "The finding of the missing child brought relief to the entire town."
  • "The scientist's finding challenged long-held assumptions about human behavior."
noun

A personal discovery or realization.

Examples

  • "After years of searching, his finding was the perfect place to live."
  • "Her finding that she loved painting changed her entire outlook on life."
  • "The finding that laughter improves health was a breakthrough in medical studies."
  • "I had the strange finding that I was better at singing than I thought."
  • "Their finding that friendship transcends borders made them lifelong companions."
noun

A conclusion or result reached after investigation, especially in legal or scientific contexts.

Examples

  • "The court’s finding was that the defendant was not guilty of all charges."
  • "The researcher’s findings were published in a peer-reviewed journal."
  • "The finding of the environmental audit revealed serious pollution violations."
  • "The forensic team's findings were critical in proving the suspect's innocence."
  • "The official findings of the inquiry will be released next month."

Cultural Context

The word 'finding' is derived from the verb 'find', which has been in use since Old English. In various contexts, it can imply a discovery, realization, or a result from a research or investigative process.

The Hidden Light

Story

The Hidden Light

In the heart of the forest, where the trees seemed to whisper secrets to the wind, Emily and Jack had spent days combing the underbrush, searching for something they couldn’t quite define. They had heard rumors of an old artifact hidden for centuries, but no one had ever returned with proof of its existence. Their search had started as a mere hobby, a distraction from their busy lives, but it had quickly become something more—a quest for meaning, a journey to uncover what lay buried beneath layers of time. One morning, after what seemed like endless hours of searching, Emily’s foot snagged on something unexpected. Looking down, she noticed the edge of a glinting object, half-buried in the dirt and moss. Her heart raced as she knelt down to uncover it—a small, intricately carved box. Jack was beside her in an instant, his breath caught in his throat. They carefully opened it, revealing a small, faded map inside. It was a finding that would change everything. But this discovery was only the beginning. As they continued their search, they stumbled upon another box, and another, each one containing clues to a treasure long forgotten by time. Each finding led them deeper into the forest, unraveling the mystery bit by bit. As they ventured further, Emily began to realize that the journey itself had become a kind of finding. The sense of connection to the land, to the past, and to Jack had transformed their lives in ways they hadn't anticipated. Her greatest finding was not the treasure, but the deep bond they had formed through their shared exploration. In the end, they didn’t just uncover an ancient artifact—they discovered something even more valuable: the joy of shared adventure and the beauty of unexpected connections. The treasure, when they finally uncovered it, was less important than the experience they had gained from the search. Their journey was its own reward, a finding of something beyond material wealth. It was a discovery of themselves, of each other, and of the vast world around them, full of mysteries waiting to be found. The hidden light was not the object they had found in the forest, but the realization that the process of searching itself had brought light to their lives.

The Hidden Light