Searching: meaning, definitions and examples

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searching

 

[ หˆsษ™หtสƒษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

job search

The process of looking for a job, typically involving browsing job listings, submitting applications, and attending interviews.

Synonyms

employment search, job hunting

Examples of usage

  • She spent months searching for a new job after being laid off.
  • His dedication to his job search paid off when he landed his dream position.
Context #2 | Verb

search for something

To try to find something by looking carefully and thoroughly in various places.

Synonyms

hunt for, look for, seek

Examples of usage

  • She searched for her lost keys in every room of the house.
  • We need to search for a solution to this problem as soon as possible.

Translations

Translations of the word "searching" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น procurando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ‹เคœ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช suchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mencari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัˆัƒะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szukanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆคœ็ดข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท recherche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ buscando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท arama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒ€์ƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุญุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hledรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hฤพadanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ็ดข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ iskanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ะทะดะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axtarฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ buscando

Etymology

The word 'searching' originates from the Old French word 'cerchier' which means 'to seek'. It has been used in the English language since the 13th century. The concept of searching has always been essential for human survival, from seeking food and shelter to looking for knowledge and answers. Today, searching has evolved with the advancement of technology, enabling us to find information at our fingertips.

See also: research, searchable, searcher, searchers, searchlight.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,706, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.