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lost and foundnoun
A department, service or location where items that are found can be claimed by their owners.
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Lost and found
A lost and found (American English) or lost property (British English), or lost articles (also Canadian English) is an office in a public building or area where people can go to retrieve lost articles that may have been found by others. Frequently found at museums, amusement parks and schools, a lost and found will typically be a clearly marked box or room in a location near the main entrance. Some lost and found offices will try to contact the owners of any lost items if there are any personal identifiers available. Practically all will either sell, give away, or discard items after a certain period has passed to clear their storage.
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Lost and found
A lost and found, lost property, or lost articles is an office in a large public building or area where visitors can go to retrieve lost articles that may have been found by other visitors. Frequently found at museums, amusement parks and schools, a lost and found will typically be a clearly marked box or room in a location near the main entrance. Some lost and found offices will try to contact the owners of any lost items if there are any personal identifiers available. Practically all will either sell, give or throw away items after a certain period has passed to clear their storage. Chicago-based Startup crowdfynd has provided an alternative that utilizes mobile, social and web interaction between businesses and event management teams and the customers who lose items.
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The lost and found symbol -- In this Symbols.com article you will learn about the meaning of the lost and found symbol and its characteristic.
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Read the full text of the Lost and Found poem by Julia A Moore on the Poetry.com website.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of lost and found in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of lost and found in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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