(v5s,vt) (1) to search (for something lost)
to seek (a suspect in a crime)
(2) to search (for something desired, needed)
to look for
(P)
(n,vs,adj-no) search (esp. in criminal investigations)
investigation
inquiry
enquiry
(P)
(n,vs) search (esp. for someone or something missing)
investigation
(P)
(n) special investigation
(P)
(n,vs) searching far and wide
(n,vs) house-hunting
(n) (abbr) forensic researcher
crime scene investigator
(n) hidden picture puzzle
(n,vs) finding fault
being picky
(n) object being sought
(P)
(n) investigator (usu. of criminal cases)
(n) investigator
(P)
(n) criminal investigation squad (team)
(n) (police) dragnet
(n) search party
(n) special investigation department
(n) treasure hunting
(n) bedroom theft or thief
(n) sting operation
undercover investigation
(n,vs) finding fault
being picky
(n) premises search
household search
(n) premises search
household search
(n) scientific crime detection
(n) joint investigation
(n) criminal investigation
(n) police investigation
(n) open criminal investigation
(n) initial investigation (by police)
(v5r) to hunt around
to search about for
(P)
(v5s,vt) to locate
to discover