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search
[surch]
verb (used with object)
to go or look through (a place, area, etc.) carefully in order to find something missing or lost.
They searched the woods for the missing child. I searched the desk for the letter.
Synonyms:to look at or examine (a person, object, etc.) carefully in order to find something concealed.
He searched the vase for signs of a crack. The police searched the suspect for weapons.
Synonyms:to explore or examine in order to discover.
They searched the hills for gold.
to look at, read, or examine (a record, writing, collection, repository, etc.) for information.
to search a property title; He searched the courthouse for a record of the deed to the land.
to look at or beneath the superficial aspects of to discover a motive, reaction, feeling, basic truth, etc..
He searched her face for a clue to her true feelings.
to look into, question, or scrutinize.
She searched her conscience.
(of natural elements) to pierce or penetrate.
The sunlight searched the room's dark corners.
to uncover or find by examination or exploration (often followed byout ).
to search out all the facts.
Military.Ìýto fire artillery over (an area) with successive changes in gun elevation.
Digital Technology.Ìýto electronically retrieve data, web pages, database records, or other information from (files, databases, etc.) by typing relevant terms into a search engine or other search tool.
Most of us have searched the internet for medical advice.
verb (used without object)
to inquire, investigate, examine, or seek; conduct an examination or investigation.
noun
the act of searching; careful examination or investigation.
Her date with the guy she met online went badly, so her search for “Mr. Right†continues.
an instance of this.
Did the search turn up any clues?
Synonyms: ,the practice, on the part of naval officers of a belligerent nation, of boarding and examining a suspected neutral vessel at sea in order to ascertain its true nationality and determine if it is carrying contraband.
the right of visit and search.
Digital Technology.Ìýthe act or process of electronically retrieving data, web pages, database records, or other information from files, databases, etc., as in
A search of the article turned up two references to my company.
search
/ ²õɜ˳Ùʃ /
verb
to look through (a place, records, etc) thoroughly in order to find someone or something
(tr) to examine (a person) for concealed objects by running one's hands over the clothing
to look at or examine (something) closely
to search one's conscience
to discover by investigation
surgery
to explore (a bodily cavity) during a surgical procedure
to probe (a wound)
(tr) military to fire all over (an area)
computing to review (a file) to locate specific information
archaicÌýto penetrate
informalÌýI don't know
noun
the act or an instance of searching
the examination of a vessel by the right of search
computing
a review of a file to locate specific information
( as modifier )
a search routine
international law the right possessed by the warships of a belligerent state in time of war to board and search merchant vessels to ascertain whether ship or cargo is liable to seizure
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- searchable adjective
- searchableness noun
- searcher noun
- outsearch verb (used with object)
- presearch noun
- undersearch noun
- unsearched adjective
- well-searched adjective
- ˈ²õ±ð²¹°ù³¦³ó²¹²ú±ô±ð adjective
- ˈ²õ±ð²¹°ù³¦³ó±ð°ù noun
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of search1
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of search1
Idioms and Phrases
search me, I don't know.
Why has it taken so long to reach a decision? Search me.
Example Sentences
The FBI and Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office are also involved in the search.
As was the case with “Past Lives,†Song isn’t searching for a definitive answer because she knows that one doesn’t exist.
On our website, if you search for “deliberation in the schools†you'll see that we've been doing projects in schools all over the United States.
Lord Adebowale said his mother's missed diagnosis, combined with the sub-standard care she received when admitted to hospital for the final time, had left his family upset and searching for answers.
Authorities are now searching for the people behind this crime, who allegedly used the boy to carry out the hit.
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When To Use
Search means to look to find something that is missing or whose location has been forgotten or is unknown. It also means to carefully examine a person or thing to find something that is hidden. A more modern meaning of search is to enter a query on a search engine or website in order to find a specific page or piece of information. Search is also used as a noun to refer to the process of looking for something. Search has many other senses as both a verb and a noun.Most generally, search means to look for something. It usually implies something more thorough than just looking.Real-life examples: People search for buried treasure, missing children, and things that they have lost, among many other things. Sometimes, people are said to search for abstract things, such as meaning or happiness.Used in a sentence: We searched everywhere in the house for my sister’s missing toy. Search also means to look closely at or examine a person or thing to find something that may be concealed or hidden.Real-life examples: Police and security guards search people to check for weapons or illegal items they may be hiding on themselves or in something they own. Collectors or appraisers will often search an item for damage or signs that something may be fake.Used in a sentence: The art expert searched the statue to find the sculptor’s trademark signature that proved it was genuine. Search is also commonly used in the context of searching the internet, a website, or an individual webpage.Real-life examples: When you use a search engine, you enter a search term in order to view the search results to find what you’re looking for. This process is called a search. Used in a sentence: I searched for the exact phrase, but there were no results, so I tried another search using only keywords.As a noun, search also commonly refers to the process of trying to find something. An investigation is a kind of search for the truth.Real-life examples: Police often conduct searches to find missing people or suspects. People participate in or start searches focused on finding many different things, such as romantic partners, colleges, missing wallets, or answers to questions.Used in a sentence: I haven’t made much progress in my search for the perfect birthday present for my girlfriend.
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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