Search Glossary
Your comprehensive guide to search technology, e-commerce best practices, and technical concepts. Learn how modern search works and how to improve your store's product findability.
Search Technology
AI-Powered Search
Search technology that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to understand queries, learn from behavior, and continuously improve results.
Autocomplete
Search feature that predicts and suggests query completions as users type, helping them find products faster.
Faceted Search
Search interface that lets users refine results using multiple filters or facets like category, price, brand, and attributes.
Hybrid Search
Search approach that combines multiple search techniques, typically keyword and semantic search, to deliver the best possible results.
Instant Search
Search that displays results immediately as you type, without needing to press enter or click a search button.
Keyword Search
Traditional search that matches exact words or phrases in product titles, descriptions, and attributes.
Natural Language Search
Search that understands queries written in everyday conversational language, like asking a question rather than typing keywords.
Real-Time Sync
The ability to instantly update search indexes when products change, ensuring customers always see accurate, up-to-date information.
Search Personalization
Tailoring search results based on individual user context, preferences, and behavior to show more relevant products for each customer.
Search Ranking
The process of ordering search results by relevance, determining which products appear first in search results.
Semantic Search
Search technology that understands the meaning and context behind queries, rather than just matching keywords.
Synonym Management
The process of defining equivalent terms so search understands that different words can mean the same thing, improving result coverage.
Typo Tolerance
The ability of a search engine to understand and correct misspelled queries to return relevant results.
Vector Search
A search technique that uses mathematical representations to find similar items based on meaning rather than exact word matches.
Search Metrics
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