In an online search, a ranking that puts the resources returned in an order based on each resource's relevance to your query.
Refers to Internet search engines. The order in which search results appear. Each search tool uses its own unique algorithm. Most use "fuzzy and" combined with factors such as how often your terms occur in documents and whether in title or how near the top of the text. Ranking is automatic in almost all systems. Alta Vista Advanced Search and Disinformation permit you specify terms for documents to rank first. Infoseek allows you to SUB-SEARCH with the same powerful effect as Results Ranking. (4/99)
The order in which search results appear. Each search tool uses its own unique algorithm. [| Up to R| Down to T | Bottom
The process whereby search hits are ranked in order of computed relevance to your query. Results ranking attempts to put the resources most likely to match your information need at the top of the list of results.
The sequence in which search results are given, from most to least relevant.
Web index feature that uses various formulas to analyze search results and list the most relevant results first.
A feature of MSN Search that lets you get different results from the same search query by weighing certain website criteria, such as popularity, exact match to search words, and update frequency. Results ranking is part of Search Builder.
The order in which search results appear. Each search tool uses its own unique algorithm. Most use "fuzzy and" combined with factors such as how often your terms occur in documents and whether they occur in title or how near the top of the text. Ranking of the same sort of items is automatic in almost all systems.