Pronunciation: /sɜːrtʃ/
noun an act of searching for someone or something
A1 I did a search for my lost keys in the living room.
A2 She used the search function on the website to find the information she needed.
B1 The police conducted a thorough search of the area for any clues.
B2 The search for a new CEO is still ongoing as they review potential candidates.
C1 The search for a cure for cancer has been a long and difficult journey for scientists.
C2 The search for the missing hiker intensified as rescue teams combed through the forest.
verb to try to find something by looking or otherwise seeking carefully and thoroughly
A1 I search for my keys every morning before leaving the house.
A2 She searched online for the best deals on vacation packages.
B1 The detective searched the crime scene for any clues that could lead to the suspect.
B2 The archaeologist searched tirelessly for artifacts buried deep underground.
C1 The scientist conducted an extensive search of the literature to find relevant studies for her research.
C2 The journalist searched high and low for the truth behind the political scandal.
formal The search for a new CEO has officially begun.
informal I'll search online for the best deals on that new phone.
slang Let's search for some good eats in this area.
figurative Sometimes we search for answers in all the wrong places.
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