Definitions

1. verb

to search through a place or thing, especially carelessly or thoroughly, in order to find something.

“She spent hours rummaging through the attic, looking for old family heirlooms.”

2. verb

to search through something, such as a collection of items or a database, in order to find something.

“The researchers spent days rummaging through the archives to find the relevant documents.”

3. noun

a search, especially a thorough or careless one, through a place or thing.

“The process of rummage was slow and tedious, but eventually they found what they were looking for.”