noun (n)

• the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation(noun.act)

  Synonym:
  determination
  

  source: wordnet30
• the decision of a court on issues of fact or law(noun.act)

  source: wordnet30
• something that is found(noun.object)

  Example:
  The findings in the gastrointestinal tract indicate that he died several hours after dinner.
  An area rich in archaeological findings.
  

  source: wordnet30
• That which is found, come upon, or provided; esp. (pl.), that which a journeyman artisan finds or provides for himself; as tools, trimmings, etc.(noun)

  source: webster1913