1. A search operation that looks for multiple items, criteria, or results simultaneously or in sequence
The multiple search function allows users to find all instances of a word in the document.
A função de busca múltipla permite que os usuários encontrem todas as instâncias de uma palavra no documento.
2. In computing and databases, a query that retrieves data based on several search parameters at once
We performed a multiple search across the database using different filters.
Realizamos uma busca múltipla no banco de dados usando diferentes filtros.
3. An investigation or inquiry that pursues several leads or possibilities concurrently
The detective conducted a multiple search of the crime scene.
O detetive realizou uma busca múltipla do local do crime.