finder

/ˈfaɪndər/
noun
  1. A person who discovers or locates something or someone.
    • The finder of the missing hiker was praised by the rescue team.
    • As a finder of rare fossils, she donated them to the museum.
    • The finder of the lost wallet returned it to the owner.
  2. A device or tool used to locate something, such as a metal detector or a viewfinder on a camera.
    • The camera's viewfinder helps you frame the perfect shot.
    • A fish finder on the boat showed where the fish were swimming.
    • He used a metal finder to search for coins on the beach.
  3. A part of a telescope or microscope that helps aim or locate an object.
    • Through the microscope's finder, she located the cell.
    • The astronomer adjusted the finder to center the star.
    • He attached a small finder to his telescope for easier navigation.
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