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finder (fīn′dər)

noun

  1. a person or thing that finds
  2. viewfinder
  3. a small, low-powered telescope attached to a larger one, used to locate objects for closer view with the more powerful telescope
  4. ☆ a person who, for a fee (finder's fee), initiates a business deal between others

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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Alternate definitions:

business finder definition - business

law finder definition - legal

law finderÂ’s fee definition - legal

finder Synonyms

finder

n.

  1. One who discovers a thing

    discoverer, spotter, acquirer, appropriator, claimant, lucky searcher, search party.

    Antonyms loser*, owner*, stray. *

  2. A locating device

    sight, telescopic sight, bombsight, gunsight, electronic finder, homing device, synchronic radar detector, radar reflector, viewfinder, rangefinder, periscope, glass, radar, sonar.


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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

finder Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • inform: To respond to mail, email and telephone enquiries and keep finders informed about progress.

Adjective modifier

  • waist-level: Sparks argues that Trent remained rooted at the spot and must have used the waist-level finder due to his concern about stabilizing the camera.

Modifies a noun

  • www.motorinsurance.co.uk: Motor insurance quote finder www.motorinsurance.co.uk polled 300 motorists to see what the average person thought about the effect driving games had on children.

Noun used with modifier

  • postcode: You can use the postcode finder for a wider scope.

Possessives

  • fee: Several agencies have been known to offer ' finder's fees ' to consultants.

Preposition: of

  • treasure: Finders of treasure have a legal obligation to declare their finds.
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