Metasearch Engine Wiki
Metasearch Engine Wiki
Description of Metasearch Engine :
A metasearch engine is a search tool that uses another search engine's data to produce its own results from the Internet. Metasearch engines are not capable of decoding query forms or able to fully translate query syntax. A metasearch engine has an advantage over a single search engine because more results can be retrieved with the same amount of exertion.
Working Method :
A metasearch engine accepts a single search request from the user. This search request is then passed on to another search engine’s database. A metasearch engine does not create a database of webpages but generates a virtual database to integrate data from multiple sources.
Architecture :
Trivia :
- There are many types of metasearch engines available to allow users to access specialised information in a particular field. These include Savvysearch engine and Metaseek engine.
- Metasearch engines have their own sets of unique problems. All of the websites stored on search engines are different, which draws irrelevant content.
- A metasearch engine uses the process of Fusion to filter data for more efficient results. The two main fusion methods used are: Collection Fusion and Data Fusion.
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