searchutility
nounUK /ˈsɜːtʃ juːˌtɪlɪti/
US /ˈsɝːtʃ juːˌtɪləti/
A search utility is a small tool that helps you look for things on a computer.
The search utility found the missing file in just a few seconds.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A program used to find specific data inside a database.
The database search utility returned all matching records.
3. A built-in feature of an operating system for locating files and folders.
She used the search utility to locate old photos on her laptop.
4. A tool that scans text for particular words or patterns.
The search utility highlighted every mention of the keyword.