What does "findings" mean?

1. (research results) the results or information discovered during a study or investigation. 2. (craft materials) small tools or parts used by people who make things like jewellery or clothes.

How do you use "findings"?

Almost always used in the plural form when referring to research results. Used as a collective plural in the context of jewellery making and haberdashery.

findings

US //ˈfaɪndɪŋz// UK //fˈaɪndɪŋz// find·ings

1 research results (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Academic Science

the results or information discovered during a study or investigation.

the results of an investigation or research project, often presented formally in a report or academic paper.

Example

The findings of the study show that most people prefer working from home.

Example

The preliminary findings of the clinical trial suggest that the new medication is significantly more effective than the current standard treatment.

Usage

Almost always used in the plural form when referring to research results.
2 craft materials (n.)
C2 Proficiency Technical

small tools or parts used by people who make things like jewellery or clothes.

small tools, materials, or functional components used by artisans, such as clasps for jewellery or buttons for dressmaking.

Example

She went to the shop to buy some silver findings for the necklaces she was making.

Example

The artisan sourced high-quality brass findings to ensure the durability of the custom leather handbags.

Usage

Used as a collective plural in the context of jewellery making and haberdashery.

Word family

Nounfinding
Nounfindings