searching

adj 1: diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation; "a

probing inquiry"; "a searching investigation of their

past dealings" [syn: {inquisitory}, {probing}]

2: having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought,

expression, or intellect; "searching insights"; "trenchant

criticism" [syn: {trenchant}]

3: exploring thoroughly

n : the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find

something or someone [syn: {search}, {hunt}, {hunting}]