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Meaning of searching

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

searching

Pronunciation:/ˈsɜːtʃɪŋ//ˈsɝtʃɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To look in (a place) for something.

    Example: I searched the garden for the keys and found them in the vegetable patch.

  2. (followed by "for") To look thoroughly.

    Example: The police are searching for evidence in his flat.

  3. To look for, seek.

  4. To probe or examine (a wound).

noun

Definitions

  1. Search; hunt

adjective

Definitions

  1. (of an investigation, etc.) Thorough.

  2. Looking over closely; penetrating; severe.

    Example: a searching gaze; searching criticism