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Moderatesearching
The correct spelling is searching.
How to pronounce searching
verb
IPA: /ˈsɜːtʃɪŋ/
Say it like: See-rch-ing
The correct spelling is searching. To look in (a place) for something. For example: "I searched the garden for the keys and found them in the vegetable patch."
Usage Examples
“I searched the garden for the keys and found them in the vegetable patch.”
“The police are searching for evidence in his flat.”
“a searching gaze; searching criticism”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To look in (a place) for something.
- 2.(followed by "for") To look thoroughly.
- 3.To look for, seek.
- 4.To probe or examine (a wound).
- 5.To examine; to try; to put to the test.
noun
- 1.Search; hunt
adjective
- 1.(of an investigation, etc.) Thorough.
- 2.Looking over closely; penetrating; severe.
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