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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The service, launched in 2018 by Steven Brill and Gordon Crovitz, employs a team of journalists to review the reliability of news sites and give them a score of 0-100, information that is used by consumers and clients including AI companies, search engines, news aggregators, brands and researchers.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Just enter these into a search engine to find the routes and tasty details.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Online search engines like Indeed, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn and SimplyHired can be a good start.
—Micki Meyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
To offer the service, Phia is building an in-house search engine (available on both desktop and as an iOS app) with the help of top talent like eBay and Pinterest alumni.
—Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Just enter these into a search engine to find the routes and tasty details.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Online search engines like Indeed, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn and SimplyHired can be a good start.
—Micki Meyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
To offer the service, Phia is building an in-house search engine (available on both desktop and as an iOS app) with the help of top talent like eBay and Pinterest alumni.
—Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Search engine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/search%20engine. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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