Seek - Definition

n 1: the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track
on a disk
v 1: try to get or reach; "seek a position"; "seek an
education"; "seek happiness"
2: try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence
of; "The police are searching for clues"; "They are searching
for the missing man in the entire county" [syn: search,
seek, look for]
3: make an effort or attempt; "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" [syn: try,
seek, attempt, essay, assay]
4: go to or towards; "a liquid seeks its own level"
5: inquire for; "seek directions from a local"