flexiblesearchmethod
nounUK /ˈflɛksɪbəl sɜːtʃ ˈmɛθəd/
US /ˈflɛksəbəl sɝtʃ ˈmɛθəd/
A way of looking for something that lets you change your plan as you go.
The detective used a flexible search method, trying new clues whenever the old ones ran out.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A computer technique that changes how it looks for information based on what it finds.
The app's flexible search method finds your lost photos even if you type the wrong date.
3. A way of hunting for a job or house that keeps many options open.
Her flexible search method meant she looked at many neighborhoods, not just one.
4. A learning approach where you try different ways to find an answer.
Using a flexible search method, the students tested several ideas before solving the puzzle.