searching

(noun, adjective, verb)

adjective

1. diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

- a searching investigation of their past dealings

Similar word(s): inquiring, inquisitory, probing

2. having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect

- searching insights

Similar word(s): intelligent, trenchant

3. exploring thoroughly

Similar word(s): explorative, exploratory

noun

1. search; hunt

verb

1. present participle of search