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search(1) To look for specific data in a file or an occurrence of text in a file. A search implies sequential scanning of content or indexes in order to find the results rather than a direct lookup. A search on the Web yields a list of Web pages that contain all the words in the search criteria. See search engine, desktop search, Boolean search and query. search 1. the examination of a vessel by the right of search 2. Computing a. a review of a file to locate specific information b. (as modifier): a search routine 3. right of search International law the right possessed by the warships of a belligerent state in time of war to board and search merchant vessels to ascertain whether ship or cargo is liable to seizure How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Even before we started Google, we dreamed of making the incredible breadth of information that librarians so lovingly organize searchable online," Larry Page, Google Inc. This fully searchable CD-ROM contains more than 800 papers presented at the 1995-2003 TAPPI Polymers, Laminations, Adhesives, Coatings and Extrusion conferences. com allowing homebuyers and sellers access to the largest searchable inventory of property listings in the Metro area. |
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