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Nov 28, 2009
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find•er



Pronunciation: (fīn'dur), [key]
—n.
1. a person or thing that finds.
2. Photog.
a. a range finder.
b. Also called viewfinder. a camera part or attachment enabling a photographer to determine what will be included in the picture.
3. Astron.a small, wide-angled telescope attached to a larger one for locating objects to be studied.
4. a person or firm that acts as agent in initiating a business transaction.

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