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search noun

noun
/sɜrtʃ/

▪ desperate, diligent, frantic, fruitless, painstaking, systematic, thorough, unsuccessful

▪ carry out, conduct, launch, make, mount, undertake

1

an attempt to find something

Example

Despite a thorough search, they found no drugs on him.

Example

The authorities carried out several air searches for survivors of the crash.

Example

The police have conducted an extensive search of the area.

Example

We'll have to make a thorough search of the office.

Example

Many people had left their homes to go in search of food.

Example

Bad weather forced the rescuers to abandon their search.

Synonyms and related words
search hunting hunt
1.1

an attempt to find an answer or information

Example

The committee is involved in a search for solutions to key international problems.

Synonyms and related words
elicitation investigation search
Example

A search of the public records provided useful biographical information.

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examination analysis review
2.1

the process of using a computer to find information, especially on the Internet

Example

You can probably get the address by doing an Internet search.

3

the process of searching for information on the Internet, or the business and technology that supports this

Example

Founded in 1995, Yahoo was quick to get into search.

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