finding
gb/fˈaɪndɪŋ/ us/fˈaɪndɪŋ/
A2
English
megállapítás, eredmény, megtalálás, ténymegállapítás
NOUN
B2
1
megállapítás
B2
eredmény
A2
Usage pattern:
a finding; findings on/about [something]; findings from [a study/report/survey]
The report's findings were discussed at the board meeting.
Az igazgatósági ülésen megvitatták a jelentés megállapításait.
One important finding was that customers preferred shorter delivery times.
Az egyik fontos megállapítás az volt, hogy az ügyfelek a rövidebb szállítási időt részesítik előnyben.
The study's findings suggest a link between sleep and memory.
Learner examples
The findings were surprising.
A megállapítások meglepőek voltak.
The survey findings are easy to understand.
A felmérés eredményei könnyen érthetők.
Common mistake:
This meaning is very often plural: the findings of a study, not usually the finding of a study unless you mean one specific result.
Meaning
result of an investigation
Collocations
research findings
|study findings
|survey findings
|key findings
|preliminary findings
|clinical findings
|report findings
|publish findings
|present findings
|findings suggest
Synonyms
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)
Antonyms
assumption (something believed without being proved by evidence)
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speculation (a guess rather than a supported result)
Themes
research
|science
|business
|news
|reports
Definition
information or conclusions that people get after studying or investigating something.
a fact, conclusion, or piece of information discovered through research, investigation, or examination; often used in the plural.
NOUN
A2
2
megtalálás
B1
Usage pattern:
finding [something]; the finding of [something]
Finding affordable housing can be difficult in big cities.
Nagyvárosokban nehéz lehet megfizethető lakást találni.
She needed help finding the right form online.
Segítségre volt szüksége, hogy megtalálja a megfelelő űrlapot az interneten.
The finding of new evidence changed the direction of the investigation.
Learner examples
Finding a job takes time.
Állást találni időbe telik.
I need help finding my keys.
Segítségre van szükségem, hogy megtaláljam a kulcsaimat.
Common mistake:
When you mean an object that was discovered, use find or discovery, not usually finding.
Meaning
act of discovering something
Collocations
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
Synonyms
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)
Antonyms
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)
Themes
daily_life
|search
|problem_solving
Definition
the action of discovering or getting something that you were looking for or trying to get.
the act or process of discovering, locating, or obtaining something, especially after searching or trying.
NOUN
C1
LEGAL
3
megállapítás
B2
Usage pattern:
a finding of [guilt/negligence/liability]; a finding that [clause]; make/issue a finding
The court made a finding of negligence against the company.
A bíróság gondatlanságot állapított meg a vállalattal szemben.
The inquiry issued no finding of misconduct.
A vizsgálat nem állapított meg szabálytalanságot.
The judge's finding was based on witness testimony and financial records.
Learner examples
The court made a finding of guilt.
A bíróság megállapította a bűnösséget.
They disagreed with the judge's finding.
Nem értettek egyet a bíró megállapításával.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse a legal finding with a general opinion; it is an official determination.
Meaning
official legal decision
Collocations
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
Synonyms
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)
Antonyms
acquittal (opposes a finding of guilt in a criminal case)
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exoneration (an official clearing of someone from blame or responsibility)
Themes
law
|government
|investigation
|justice
Definition
an official decision about what is true or who is responsible, made after evidence is considered.
an official decision or determination made by a court, judge, jury, inquiry, or other authority after considering evidence.
Grammar
Dictionary form
finding
IPA
GB/fˈaɪndɪŋ/
US/fˈaɪndɪŋ/
Syllables & stress
find - ing (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (find)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: finding
- Plural: findings
Expressions
fact-finding
1/fˈækt fˈaɪndɪŋ/
fixed phrase
intended to discover facts
used to describe an activity whose purpose is to learn the facts.
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- They went on a fact-finding trip.
- It was a fact-finding meeting.
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.
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- The judge wrote the findings of fact.
- A finding of fact says what happened.
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.
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- The court made a finding yesterday.
- The panel will make a finding soon.