Searching
//ˈsɜːtʃɪŋ// adj, noun, verb
adj, noun, verb ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Search; hunt.
"Her songs take us through many mood changes from lighthearted lovesongs and social commentary to a serious searching for answers and understanding."
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of search form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
- 1 Thorough. usually
"Einstein's photoelectric equation has been subjected to very searching tests and it appears in every case to predict exactly the observed results."
- 2 Looking over closely; penetrating; severe.
"a searching gaze; searching criticism"
Adjective
- 1 exploring thoroughly wordnet
- 2 diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation wordnet
- 3 having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect wordnet
Example
More examples"The boy was searching for the lost key."
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