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searching

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "searching" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

searching

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

searching is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, searching is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofsearching

1verb
  • To look in (a place) for something.

    Example: "I searched the garden for the keys and found them in the vegetable patch."

  • (followed by "for") To look thoroughly.

    Example: "The police are searching for evidence in his flat."

  • To look for, seek.
  • To probe or examine (a wound).
  • To examine; to try; to put to the test.
1noun
  • Search; hunt
1adjective
  • (of an investigation, etc.) Thorough.
  • Looking over closely; penetrating; severe.

    Example: "a searching gaze; searching criticism"

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