sōsa
1. search (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation
★ Common
Noun
#1640
search, look for, locate
1. search (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation
1. search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt
2. legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
1. (police) investigator
1. forensic researcher; crime scene investigator
1. investigator (usu. of criminal cases)
1. house search (e.g. by the police)
1. request for a police search; application to the police to search for a missing person
1. scientific crime detection; forensic investigation
1. special agent; special investigator
1. search party