searched
Pronunciation: [sɜrʧt]
Word
Context: "information retrieval"
(verb) to look for something or to try to find information about something. It's like when you want to know where your favorite toy is, so you look around the house.
Example
She searched for her lost keys all morning.
Example
He didn't search for his homework, so he couldn't find it.
Example
What did you search for on the internet yesterday?
Context: "investigation"
(verb) to look carefully into a situation to find out more. This is often used when people are trying to find answers, like detectives solving a mystery.
Example
The police searched for clues at the scene of the crime.
Example
They didn't search the area thoroughly, which made it harder to find evidence.
Example
How did the detectives search for information about the case?
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