Definition of: search

(sûrch) noun
1. The act of seeking or looking diligently.
2. Investigation; inquiry.
3. A critical examination or scrutiny.
4. Law Right of search.
—v.t.
1. To look through or explore thoroughly in order to find something; go over or through in making a search.
2. To subject (a person) to a search, as for concealed weapons, etc.
3. To examine with close attention; probe.
4. To penetrate or pierce: The wind searches my clothes.
5. To learn by examination or investigation: with out.
—v.i.
6. To make a search. See synonyms under EXAMINE, HUNT. [<OF cercher <L circare go round, explore <circus a ring]
—search′a·ble adjective
—search′er noun