search

/sˈɜːt‍ʃ/

/ˈsɝtʃ/

the process of looking for something or someone by carefully examining or investigating an area, object, or person

synonyms : hunt

an investigation seeking answers

boarding and inspecting a ship on the high seas

the examination of alternative hypotheses

an operation that determines whether one or more of a set of items has a specified property

synonyms : lookup

to search

MAIN VERB

to look closely at something or someone in order to find something that is hidden

synonyms : look for

to try to find something or someone by carefully looking or investigating

synonyms : look

to search for information or content on the Internet using a search engine or other tools

synonyms : explore

subject to a search

Examples

1. The police searched the suspect's house for evidence.

2. The hikers diligently searched the dense forest for the lost trail, using a map and compass as their guide.

3. With a flashlight in hand, the police officer searched for clues at the crime scene.

4. My grandparents immigrated to this country in search of better opportunities.