finding

• Substantiv, das bezeichnet, was bei einer Untersuchung, Ermittlung oder Suche entdeckt oder gefunden wurde; auch das Ergebnis oder der Schluss einer Untersuchung.

A noun referring to something that is discovered or found as a result of research, investigation, or examination.

1. Result of researchB2formal

   A conclusion or fact discovered through investigation, study, or research.

   Ergebnis der Forschung

   • The study's main finding was that exercise improves memory.
   • The report's findings revealed significant environmental damage.
   • Scientists published their key findings in a journal.

   Synonymeconclusiondeterminationdiscoveryobservationoutcomeresult

2. Legal decisionC1formallegal

   A formal conclusion made by a court or judge about facts in a case.

   Gerichtliche Feststellung

   • The court's finding was that the defendant was not guilty.
   • The jury's findings supported the prosecution's claims.
   • The judge's findings determined the outcome of the trial.

   Synonymeconclusiondecisiondecreedeterminationholdingjudgmentrulingverdict

3. Act of discoveringB1formal

   The process or instance of finding something.

   Entdeckung

   • The finding of the lost treasure was exciting.
   • His finding of the error saved the company money.
   • The finding of ancient artifacts amazed archaeologists.

   Synonymedetectiondiscoverylocationuncovering

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas oder jemanden zufällig oder durch Suchen zu entdecken, zu finden oder festzustellen.

A verb used to indicate the act of discovering something or someone, either by chance or through searching.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Discover by chanceA1formal

   To discover something or someone unexpectedly or by chance.

   Zufällig finden

   • I found my keys under the sofa.
   • She found a wallet on the street.
   • He found an old photo while cleaning the attic.

   Synonymechance uponcome acrossdiscoverencounterhappen upon

2. Locate after searchingA1formal

   To locate something after looking for it.

   Finden

   • Can you find the map in the drawer?
   • They finally found the missing documents.
   • I can't find my phone anywhere.

   Synonymecome acrossdiscoverlocatetrack downturn upunearth

   Antonymelosemisplacemiss

3. Discover through experienceA2formal

   To experience or discover something through use or observation.

   Erfahren

   • I find this book very interesting.
   • She finds it hard to wake up early.
   • He found the job challenging but rewarding.

   Synonymediscoverencounterexperiencelearnnoticeobserveperceive

4. Reach a decisionB2formal

   To decide or judge something, especially in a legal context.

   Eine Entscheidung treffen

   • The jury found him guilty of the crime.
   • The court found in favor of the plaintiff.
   • Experts found no evidence of wrongdoing.

   Synonymeadjudgedecidedeclaredeemdetermineholdjudgerule

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