What does searching mean?

Definitions for searching
ˈsɜr tʃɪŋsearch·ing

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. inquisitory, probing, searchingadjective

    diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

    "a probing inquiry"; "a searching investigation of their past dealings"

  2. searching, trenchantadjective

    having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect

    "searching insights"; "trenchant criticism"

  3. searchingadjective

    exploring thoroughly

Wiktionary

  1. searchingnoun

    search; hunt

  2. searchingadjective

    Thorough.

Wikipedia

  1. Searching

    Searching is the fourth single from the album Elegantly Wasted by INXS. It was never officially released although scheduled for the UK market. The song was written by Michael Hutchence and Andrew Farriss and recorded by the band in Dublin during the summer of 1996. It is also the final single to feature original lead vocalist Michael Hutchence, who died two months after the song was released.

ChatGPT

  1. searching

    Searching can be defined as the act of looking for or seeking out something specific, often with the intention of finding information, an object, or a solution. It involves the systematic exploration or inquiry in order to locate or discover what is being sought. Searching can be conducted through various methods, such as using search engines, databases, physical investigations, or personal inquiry. It is a fundamental process in acquiring knowledge, locating resources, solving problems, and making informed decisions.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Searching

    of Search

  2. Searchingadjective

    exploring thoroughly; scrutinizing; penetrating; trying; as, a searching discourse; a searching eye

Wikidata

  1. Searching

    "Searching" is the third and final single by Pete Rock & CL Smooth from their album, The Main Ingredient. This is a downtempo and mellow song about relationships, with singer Vinia Mojica performing the chorus. Released just prior to the breakup of the group, the song received very little promotion. It was remixed and re-released at the beginning of 1996. The song features samples from the Roy Ayers song "Searching".

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  1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'searching' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4617

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of searching in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of searching in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of searching in a Sentence

  1. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard:

    Ethan Crumbley wouldn't have been made aware that we were searching for Ethan Crumbley parents since Ethan Crumbley's in isolation, and it's not like we have a TV clicker in Ethan Crumbley hands.

  2. Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino:

    This search and rescue was truly a community collaboration of Maui County first responders, family, friends and community volunteers, i extend my deepest appreciation for everyone involved in searching for and locating Amanda. Your work, determination and sacrifice has helped return her to her loving family. God bless them all.

  3. Tom Wemett:

    I've been in traditional offices, watching someone go through listings, he immediately checks to see what they're offered, and threw away two or three listings that might have been perfect for their client. The buyer doesn't know any different, unless they're searching on Zillow or Trulia and says' why didn't you show me this one ?'.

  4. Mohammad Masoud:

    This is what Maqam is about. It exists for people who are in need of Arabic content and are searching for belonging.

  5. Kevin Steele:

    Since August 2019, a family has been searching for information about their missing son. Today, we shared with them the tragic details of his death and will be able to return his remains to them for a proper burial, this is yet another case of relationship violence that turned into a murder.

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