Searcher: meaning, definitions and examples

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searcher

[ ˈsɜːrtʃər ]

^{Context #1}

job

A person who searches for something.

Synonyms

explorer, investigator

Examples of usage

He works as a searcher for the missing hiker.
The searcher scoured the area for any clues.

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technology

A program or tool used to find specific information on the internet.

Synonyms

finder, search engine

Examples of usage

The searchers on the website are very efficient.
I rely on the searcher to find relevant articles.

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law

An officer of the court responsible for conducting searches.

Synonyms

inspector, investigator

Examples of usage

The searcher obtained a warrant to search the premises.
The searcher found the evidence needed for the case.

Translations

Translations of the word "searcher" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pesquisador

🇮🇳 खोजकर्ता

🇩🇪 Sucher

🇮🇩 pencari

🇺🇦 шукач

🇵🇱 wyszukiwarka

🇯🇵 検索者 (kensaku-sha)

🇫🇷 chercheur

🇪🇸 buscador

🇹🇷 arama motoru

🇰🇷 검색자 (geomsaekja)

🇸🇦 باحث (baḥith)

🇨🇿 vyhledávač

🇸🇰 vyhľadávač

🇨🇳 搜索者 (sōusuǒ zhě)

🇸🇮 iskalnik

🇮🇸 leitari

🇰🇿 іздеуші

🇬🇪 მოძებნე (modzebne)

🇦🇿 axtaran

🇲🇽 buscador

Word origin

The word 'searcher' has its origins in the Middle English word 'serchen', which comes from the Old French 'cerchier' and the Latin 'circare', meaning 'to go around'. Over time, the word evolved to refer to someone who looks for or seeks something. In modern usage, 'searcher' can refer to a variety of roles, from a person looking for something physically to a tool used to find information online.