finding
gb/fˈaɪndɪŋ/ us/fˈaɪndɪŋ/
A2
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Podstatné jméno
B2
abstract
1
result of an investigation
information or conclusions that people get after studying or investigating something.
Vzorec užití:
a finding; findings on/about [something]; findings from [a study/report/survey]
Častá chyba:
This meaning is very often plural: the findings of a study, not usually the finding of a study unless you mean one specific result.
Synonyma
result (more general; can refer to any outcome, not only one discovered through investigation)
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conclusion (emphasizes the judgment reached after considering evidence)
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discovery (emphasizes that something new or previously unknown was found)
Antonyma
assumption (something believed without being proved by evidence)
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speculation (a guess rather than a supported result)
Kolokace
research findings
|study findings
|survey findings
|key findings
|preliminary findings
|clinical findings
|report findings
|publish findings
|present findings
|findings suggest
Témata
research
|science
|business
|news
|reports
Příklady
- The report's findings were discussed at the board meeting.
- One important finding was that customers preferred shorter delivery times.
- The study's findings suggest a link between sleep and memory.
Učební příklady
- The findings were surprising.
- The survey findings are easy to understand.
Podstatné jméno
A2
process
2
act of discovering something
the action of discovering or getting something that you were looking for or trying to get.
Vzorec užití:
finding [something]; the finding of [something]
Častá chyba:
When you mean an object that was discovered, use find or discovery, not usually finding.
Synonyma
discovery (often suggests something new or important is found)
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locating (emphasizes finding the position or place of something)
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obtaining (emphasizes getting something, not just discovering it)
Antonyma
loss (the opposite process or result: no longer having or knowing where something is)
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failure to find (means that the search did not succeed)
Kolokace
finding a job
|finding a solution
|finding a way
|finding information
|finding the right person
|finding evidence
|finding time
|finding a place
|the finding of evidence
|difficulty finding something
Témata
daily_life
|search
|problem_solving
Příklady
- Finding affordable housing can be difficult in big cities.
- She needed help finding the right form online.
- The finding of new evidence changed the direction of the investigation.
Učební příklady
- Finding a job takes time.
- I need help finding my keys.
Podstatné jméno
legal
C1
abstract
3
official legal decision
an official decision about what is true or who is responsible, made after evidence is considered.
Vzorec užití:
a finding of [guilt/negligence/liability]; a finding that [clause]; make/issue a finding
Častá chyba:
Do not confuse a legal finding with a general opinion; it is an official determination.
Synonyma
determination (formal; emphasizes the official decision reached)
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ruling (usually refers to a judge's or court's decision)
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judgment (emphasizes the legal decision or conclusion)
Antonyma
acquittal (opposes a finding of guilt in a criminal case)
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exoneration (an official clearing of someone from blame or responsibility)
Kolokace
court finding
|judicial finding
|formal finding
|adverse finding
|finding of guilt
|finding of negligence
|finding of liability
|make a finding
|issue a finding
|challenge a finding
Témata
law
|government
|investigation
|justice
Příklady
- The court made a finding of negligence against the company.
- The inquiry issued no finding of misconduct.
- The judge's finding was based on witness testimony and financial records.
Učební příklady
- The court made a finding of guilt.
- They disagreed with the judge's finding.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
finding
IPA
GB/fˈaɪndɪŋ/
US/fˈaɪndɪŋ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
find - ing (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (find)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: finding
- Plural: findings
Výrazy
fact-finding
1/fˈækt fˈaɪndɪŋ/
fixed phrase
intended to discover facts
used to describe an activity whose purpose is to learn the facts.
Příklady
- The committee held a fact-finding hearing before drafting the law.
- She joined a fact-finding trip to learn more about conditions in the region.
- The company started a fact-finding inquiry after the complaints.
finding of fact
1/fˈaɪndɪŋ əv fˈækt/
fixed phrase
legal
court decision about facts
a legal decision about the facts of a case, not about the law itself.
Příklady
- The appeals court usually does not disturb the trial judge's findings of fact.
- Whether the driver saw the stop sign was treated as a finding of fact.
- The written decision listed several findings of fact before explaining the legal ruling.
make a finding
1/mˈeɪk ə fˈaɪndɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
officially decide after evidence
to officially decide what is true after looking at the evidence.
Příklady
- The panel will make a finding after reviewing all the documents.
- The judge made a finding that the contract had been broken.
- The report did not make a finding on who was responsible.