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Query rewriting

What does “Query rewriting” mean?

Query rewriting: Changing a search query to better capture the user's intent or fit a retrieval system.

Query rewriting visual guide: Changing a search query to better capture the user's intent or fit a retrieval system.
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What is an example of “Query rewriting”?

A search system expands an abbreviation before looking for documentation.

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See also

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