* Surrounding words and phrases: The words and phrases immediately before and after the target word can provide valuable clues about its meaning. For example, if the word "bright" is used in the sentence "The sun was bright in the sky," it's likely to mean "shining with light."
* Sentence structure and grammar: The grammatical structure of the sentence can also be helpful in understanding the meaning of a word. For example, if the word "run" is used as a verb, it's likely to refer to the act of moving quickly on foot.
* Overall context: The broader context of the text, including the topic, genre, and author's intent, can help me narrow down the possible meanings of a word. For example, the word "bank" in a financial document is likely to refer to a financial institution, while in a description of a river, it would refer to the land alongside the river.
In addition to these, I also rely on my vast knowledge base of language and the world, which helps me to understand the relationships between words and concepts. I can use this knowledge to make inferences and deductions, which further help me to determine the meaning of a word in context.
While I don't "look" for information in the same way a human does, I use a similar process of reasoning and analysis to understand the meaning of words.