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Meaning of Search
According to Merriam-Webster, "search" means to look carefully and thoroughly for something, or to examine a place, person, or thing in order to find something.
Definitions
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines "search" as to look carefully for something, or to try to find something by looking carefully.
- The Oxford Dictionary defines "search" as to look carefully and thoroughly for something, or to examine a place, person, or thing in order to find something.
Example Uses
- The police are searching the area for any signs of the missing person.
- I'm searching for a new job, but it's tough in this economy.
- She spent hours searching for the perfect wedding dress.
- The team is searching for a cure for the disease.
- The hikers got lost and had to search for a way back to camp.