searching

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of looking for or trying to find something.

• Verb

  To examine or investigate (something) carefully and thoroughly.

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Synonyms

comb , look for , scour , seek , comb , scour

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with searching
berries , queries , eries , terries

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Variants

List of all variants of searching that leads to same result
searcer , search , searchability , searchable , searched , searcher , searchers , searches , searching , searchingly , self-searching , self-searchings , soul-searching , soul-searchings , strip search , strip searches , strip-search , strip-searched , strip-searches , strip-searching , search out , searched out , searches out , searching out

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

searches, searched, searching, searched

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French cherchen or chercher, from chérir, to seek, demand, ask for.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'search engine' was first used in 1992 by Alan Emtage.

2. The first search engine, Archie, was created in 1990 and focused on indexing FTP sites.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Inquiry: A formal investigation or interrogation, often conducted as part of a legal or academic process.

2. Exploration: The act of seeking out new information or experiences, often in unfamiliar areas.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The concept of searching is present in various forms of literature, art, and music. For instance, Dante's Inferno is a journey through hell, symbolizing a search for redemption and self-understanding.

How to Memorize "searching"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself physically searching for an item, such as a lost key or a hidden treasure.
   - Visualize the process of searching for information online, using search engines and databases.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'searching' with the act of looking for something.
   - Think of the word 'quest' as a synonym for 'searching'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S.E.A.R.C.H.: Survey, Explore, Analyze, Record, Classify, and Hypothesize.
   - Create a mental image of a magnifying glass to represent the concept of searching.

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