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Searching

/ˈsɜːtʃɪŋ/

To look in (a place) for something.

📖 Definitions of "Searching"

verb
  1. 1

    To look in (a place) for something.

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

  2. 2

    (followed by "for") To look thoroughly.

    "The police are searching for evidence in his flat."

  3. 3

    To look for, seek.

  4. 4

    To probe or examine (a wound).

noun
  1. 1

    Search; hunt

adjective
  1. 1

    (of an investigation, etc.) Thorough.

  2. 2

    Looking over closely; penetrating; severe.

    "a searching gaze; searching criticism"

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