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(Latin: search, investigate; inquiry; examining, examination; inspect, inspection)
(number, search engine, eye actions, protector of the eyes)
Word Entries containing the term: “search
geographical search, geographic search (s) (noun); geographical searches; geographic searches (pl)
An online inquiry or quest for information regarding geographical maps from various cmtributions: A geographical search is a procedure in which search areas are assigned by geographical areas or sectors.

A geographical search can also be described as an orderly arrangement of lines in which an area is defined in relation to one or more geographical points on the Earth.

This entry is located in the following units: geo-, ge- + (page 11) grapho-, graph-, -graph, -graphy, -grapher, -graphia (page 37)
heuristic search (s) (noun), heuristic searches (pl)
In artificial intelligence, a hypothesize-and-test strategy for problem solving that uses heuristics; such as, production rules, to select the best solution.
This entry is located in the following unit: eureka, heuristic (page 1)
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New Additions to the Search Area
A great deal of effort has been made since the last newsletter to include new words and definitions with some of the Latin and/or Greek elements in the search area. Such additions are indicated below for your consideration. Let me know if you have any desires for specific Latin and/or Greek word groups. So much to do and so little time to get them done.

  • There are thousands of English words that are derived from Latin and Greek sources which can be found by doing searches at this Cross-References Search page.
  • Again, if you don’t see what you would like to have, you are urged to let me know which Latin and/or Greek elements and related words and definitions you would like to see.
    This entry is located in the following unit: Focusing on Words Newsletter #07 (page 1)