A journey or effort in pursuit of a goal (often lengthy, ambitious, or fervent); a mission.
"The researchers are analyzing their QES data to determine if the new catalyst can stabilize high-spin states during the reaction."
Abbreviation of quantized electronic structure.
In plain English: A quest is a long and difficult journey taken to find something very important.
"The famous explorer began his quest for new lands across the ocean."
make a search (for)
"Things that die with their eyes open and questing"
"The animal came questing through the forest"
seek alms, as for religious purposes
"The monk wandered through the snowy village on a quest to beg for food and clothing from the local villagers."
To seek or pursue a goal; to undertake a mission or job.
"After years of searching, she finally found her true quest when she decided to become an environmental scientist."
In plain English: To quest means to search for something important, like treasure or answers.
"The detective began to quest for clues at the crime scene."
Usage: Use this verb when describing someone actively searching for something specific, such as an object of desire or the truth about a situation. It often implies a determined effort rather than a casual look around.
A surname, from German.
"During the 19th century, several families in London adopted Quest as their surname to honor their German heritage."
The word "quest" comes from Middle English and Old French, where it originally meant an acquisition, search, or hunt. Its roots trace back to Latin quaerere, which means "to ask" or "seek."