search

²search

noun

Definition of SEARCH

1

a : an act of searching <a search for food> <go in search of help> b : an act of boarding and inspecting a ship on the high seas in exercise of right of search

2

obsolete : a party that searches

3

: power or range of penetrating; also : a penetrating effect

Examples of SEARCH

1. We will begin a search for a new manager this week.
2. I performed a search for the file.
3. I did a Web search for restaurants in that area.

First Known Use of SEARCH

15th century

Related to SEARCH

Synonyms: hunt, quest

Related Words: shakedown; sweep; chase, pursuit; recon, reconnaissance, scout; canvass (also canvas), survey; exploration, probe; forage

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