definition of
search

[1] #1 search n. [hunt, hunting] the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone. wn

[2] #2 search v. [seek, look for] try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of; "The police are searching for clues"; "They are searching for the missing man in the entire county". wn

[3] #3 search v. [look] search or seek; "We looked all day and finally found the child in the forest"; "Look elsewhere for the perfect gift!". wn

[4] #4 search n. an investigation seeking answers; "a thorough search of the ledgers revealed nothing"; "the outcome justified the search". wn

[5] #5 search v. [research, explore] inquire into; "the students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project"; "He searched for information on his relatives on the web"; "Scientists are exploring the nature of consciousness". wn