Finding

n.	1.	That which is found, come upon, or provided; esp. (pl.), that which a journeyman artisan finds or provides for himself; as tools, trimmings, etc. When a man hath been laboring . . . in the deep mines of knowledge, hath furnished out his findings in all their equipage. - Milton.
	2.	Support; maintenance; that which is provided for one; expence; provision.
	3.	(Law) The result of a judicial examination or inquiry, especially into some matter of fact; a verdict; as, the finding of a jury. After his friends finding and his rent. - Chaucer.

Noun	1.	finding - the act of determining the properties of something Synonyms: determination
	2.	finding - the decision of a court on issues of fact or law
	3.	finding - something that is found; "the findings in the gastrointestinal tract indicate that he died several hours after dinner"; "an area rich in archaelogical findings"

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