finding

1. The act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation (synset 100152317)
   "the determination of molecular structures"
   is a type of: discovery, find, uncovering - the act of discovering something
   subtypes:

   • designation, identification - the act of designating or identifying something
   • resolution, solving - finding a solution to a problem
   • proof, substantiation, validation - the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something
   • disproof, falsification, falsifying, refutal, refutation - the act of determining that something is false
   • fix, localisation, localization, locating, location - a determination of the place where something is
   • predetermination - the act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place
   • rectification - determination of the length of a curve; finding a straight line equal in length to a given curve
   • redetermination - determining again
   same as: determination
2. The decision of a court on issues of fact or law (synset 101194465)
   referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
   is a type of: judgement, judgment, judicial decision - (law) the determination by a court of competent jurisdiction on matters submitted to it
   subtypes:

   • finding of fact, verdict - (law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
   • conclusion of law, finding of law - a finding as to the applicability of a rule of law to particular facts
3. Something that is found (synset 109302364)
   "the findings in the gastrointestinal tract indicate that he died several hours after dinner"; "an area rich in archaeological findings"
   is a type of: object, physical object - a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

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