Search

/sɜːrtʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An act of looking for or examining something to find something or obtain information.

The search for the missing hiker lasted for days.

A systematic investigation or inquiry.

She conducted a thorough search of the archives for the missing documents.

verb

To look into or examine something in order to find something or discover information.

I need to search the internet for more information on the topic.

To try to find someone or something.

The police were called to search for the missing child.

Middle English serchen, from Old French cerchier, based on Latin circare 'to go around, wander about'.

search me

Used to indicate that one does not know the answer.

search high and low

To look everywhere.

search party

A group of people organized to look for something or someone.

searcher

A person who searches.

searching

The act of looking for something.

searchlight

A powerful light used to illuminate an area during a search.

Google it

If you don't know, just google it, it's an instant search.

Snoop

She was snooping around looking for his hidden surprises.