search-driven processing

noun phrase
UK /sɜːtʃ ˈdrɪvən ˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ/
US /sɝtʃ ˈdrɪvən ˈprɑsɛsɪŋ/

A way of doing something where you look for information first and then act on what you find.

The app uses search-driven processing to find the best route before you start driving.

SYNONYMS

query-based processinglookup-driven processingretrieval-based processingsearch-led processing

RELATED WORDS

search engineinformation retrievalqueryindexingdata processing

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A computing method where tasks are carried out only after a search request is made.

The database relies on search-driven processing to handle user queries quickly.

3. A learning approach where students investigate questions before studying the answers.

The teacher used search-driven processing to help students explore the topic on their own.

4. A business strategy that responds to customer searches rather than pushing products.

Their marketing team adopted search-driven processing to reach people looking for specific items.