seek

• Substantiv, das die Aktion eines Lese-/Schreibkopfs bezeichnet, der sich zu einer bestimmten Datenspur auf einem Datenträger bewegt. Bezeichnet allgemein das Suchen, Ansteuern oder Positionieren einer bestimmten Position auf einem Speichermedium.

A noun referring to the action of a read/write head moving to a specific data track on a disk.

1. Disk seek operationC1formalIT

   The movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk to access or store information.

   Suchen

   • The hard drive's seek time determines how quickly data can be accessed.
   • A high number of seeks can slow down system performance.
   • The disk performed a seek to locate the requested file.

• Verb, das den Versuch bezeichnet, etwas zu finden oder zu erlangen; auch streben nach etwas oder versuchen, etwas zu erreichen.

A verb used to indicate the act of trying to find or obtain something.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Try to findA2formal

   To attempt to find or discover something.

   Suchen

   • She sought help from her teacher.
   • He is seeking a new job in the city.
   • They seek treasure in the old ruins.

   Synonymelook forpursuequestsearch

   Antonymeavoidignoreneglectshun

2. B1formal

   To request or ask for something, such as advice or permission.

   Erbitten

   • He sought advice from his lawyer.
   • The refugees sought asylum in another country.
   • She sought permission to leave early.

   Synonymeask forpetitionrequestsolicit

   Antonymedenyrefusewithhold

3. Pursue or aim forB2formal

   To try to achieve or obtain a goal or position.

   Streben nach

   • He seeks to become the president.
   • The company seeks to expand its market share.
   • They seek justice for the victims.

   Synonymeattemptpursuetarget

   Antonymeabandonavoidforgorelinquishrenounceshun

Phrasal-Variantenseek out