query-based processing

noun
UK /ˈkwɪəri beɪst ˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ/
US /ˈkwɪri beɪst ˈprɑsɛsɪŋ/

A way of handling information where you ask a question and the computer finds the answer for you.

The search engine uses query-based processing to show you the pages you want.

SYNONYMS

question-driven processingrequest-based handlinginquiry-based processingask-and-answer processing

RELATED WORDS

databasesearch enginequeryfilterlookup

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A method in databases where only the data matching your question is returned.

The report was built with query-based processing so only last month's sales appeared.

3. A style of computing where tasks run only when someone sends a request.

The weather app relies on query-based processing to fetch the forecast on demand.

4. A way of sorting information by asking specific questions instead of browsing everything.

Query-based processing helped the librarian find the right book quickly.