Understanding the Difference Between 'Finding' and 'Find' as Nouns

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What's the difference between them as nouns?
 

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A finding is a conclusion reached as a result of an inquiry, investigation, or trial. The existence of such a result It is typically not a surprise although its detail may be.
A find is an object or idea of high value whose existence is not really expected although it may be the result of concerted investigation

At least in my personal lexicon

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Even in the lounge, semantics is not what this site is about. The above answer requires no further discussion. Thread closed.

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