B1nounformalscienceacademic
US/ˈfaɪn.dɪŋ/
UK/ˈfaɪn.dɪŋ/
information or a result that comes from research, a study or an investigation
In context
The main finding of the study is that sleep improves memory.
The committee will publish its findings next month.
These findings suggest that the new method works better.
Words that go with finding
noun + noun
- research findingsThe research findings were surprising.
adjective + noun
- key findingA key finding was that most users quit after a week.
verb + noun
- publish findingsThey plan to publish their findings in a journal.
- report findingsThe team will report its findings on Friday.
noun + preposition
- findings suggestThe findings suggest a link between diet and mood.
- findings ofThe findings of the survey were clear.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The finding show that...Correct: The findings show that...