alteredfinding
nounUK /ˈɔːltədˌfaɪndɪŋ/
US /ˈɔːltərdˌfaɪndɪŋ/
An altered finding is a result that someone has changed.
The scientist checked the altered finding before sharing it with the team.
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2. A discovery that looks different after new changes were made.
After the update, the altered finding showed a different pattern.
3. A test result that was edited or corrected.
The lab reported an altered finding after fixing the mistake.
4. Something found that has been changed from its first form.
The altered finding in the report surprised everyone.