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seek

noun verb

the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk

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Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
S
Ends with
K
Contains
EE
Scrabble score
8
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

siːk

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk

verb

  1. inquire for

    “seek directions from a local”

verb

  1. try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

    “The police are searching for clues”

verb

  1. go to or towards

    “a liquid seeks its own level”

verb

  1. try to get or reach

    “seek a position”

verb

  1. make an effort or attempt

    “He tried to shake off his fears”

In context

Example Sentences

seek directions from a local
The police are searching for clues
They are searching for the missing man in the entire county
a liquid seeks its own level
seek a position
seek an education
seek happiness
He tried to shake off his fears
The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps
The police attempted to stop the thief
He sought to improve himself
She always seeks to do good in the world

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