search engine
noun
: computer software used to search data (such as text or a database) for specified information
also
: a site on the Internet that uses such software to locate key words in other sites
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For an analogy, look back on the introduction of search engines, which led to a massive cut in the time needed to do research and get answers.
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Peter Cappelli, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
This shift comes after a decades-long reign of SEO (search engine optimization) as the dominant practice to boost online visibility, namely through a focus on keywords and user experience.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
The bigger consumer tech picture AI is becoming embedded in smartphones, search engines, office software and home devices.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Earn 3x points on social media & search engine advertising.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
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Peter Cappelli, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
This shift comes after a decades-long reign of SEO (search engine optimization) as the dominant practice to boost online visibility, namely through a focus on keywords and user experience.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
The bigger consumer tech picture AI is becoming embedded in smartphones, search engines, office software and home devices.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Earn 3x points on social media & search engine advertising.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Search engine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/search%20engine. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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