Word

Description

Search Engine

computer software that, through the use of bots and by seeking out
keywords, searches an extremely large number of documents and locations on
the World Wide Web and Internet for specific information. After searching for
information related to the word or words used in the search, the program com-piles
a page of results, listing hyperlinks pointing to Web pages that contain
(hopefully) the desired information. Although .search engine. refers to the
actual search software, the term is often associated with a specific service such
as Alta Vista or HotBot. Understanding how to ask a search engine for the
desired information can minimize the frustration sometimes experienced with
using such a service. see Search Engine Tips, page 275.