search|ing

search|ing
search|ing «SUR chihng», adjective.
1. examining carefully; thorough: »

a searching investigation.

2. keenly observant; penetrating: »

a searching gaze or look; ... the searching eye of heaven (Shakespeare).

3. piercing; sharp; keen: »

a searching wind.

search´ing|ly, adverb.
search´|ing|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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