search engine
noun
: computer software used to search data (such as text or a database) for specified information
also
: a site on the World Wide Web that uses such software to locate key words in other sites
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Another factor to consider is that this particular personalization feature relies on using Google as your search engine.
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Paul Monckton, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
The big picture: Gone are the days of solely relying on search engines to build brand recognition and reputation.
—Tyne Phillips Mocek, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
The tech giant also paid third parties to use Chrome as its default search engine, argued the Justice Department and more than 45 states, which brought the suit along with the agency.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
As China’s leading search engine, BIDU has evolved into a powerhouse in AI innovation, with initiatives like the Ernie Bot chatbot, Baidu AI Cloud, and autonomous driving projects gaining significant traction.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025
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Paul Monckton, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
The big picture: Gone are the days of solely relying on search engines to build brand recognition and reputation.
—Tyne Phillips Mocek, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
The tech giant also paid third parties to use Chrome as its default search engine, argued the Justice Department and more than 45 states, which brought the suit along with the agency.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
As China’s leading search engine, BIDU has evolved into a powerhouse in AI innovation, with initiatives like the Ernie Bot chatbot, Baidu AI Cloud, and autonomous driving projects gaining significant traction.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Search engine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/search%20engine. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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