What is the meaning of seek?

noun

  • The movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk.

verb

  • Try to get or reach.
    • usage: "seek a position"; "seek an education"; "seek happiness"
  • Try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of.
    • usage: "The police are searching for clues"; "They are searching for the missing man in the entire county"
  • Make an effort or attempt.
    • usage: "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"
  • Go to or towards.
    • usage: "a liquid seeks its own level"
  • Inquire for.
    • usage: "seek directions from a local"
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APAWordNet. (2010). seek. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/seek/definitions/1219637
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