Information Search Task

Context:
- Input: Search Query, and a Search Space.
- Output: Relevant Information Items (that ideally meet the query criteria).
- It can be solved by an Information Search System.
Example(s):
- a Video Search Task, such as finding a specific movie scene based on a description.
- an Audio Search Task, such as identifying a song from a hummed melody.
- a Text Search Task, such as locating all references to a specific historical event in digital archives.
- a Image Search Task, such as finding photographs that contain a particular landmark.
- a Product Search Task, such as locating a specific model of a smartphone across different e-commerce platforms.
- a Person Search Task, such as identifying experts in a specific field of research.
- a Location Search Task, such as finding the four restaurants that are closest to a specific location.
- a Keyword Search Task, such as finding all documents that include the phrases “Search Task” and “Algorithm".
- a Contract Amendment Search Task, such as finding all contracts amended to comply with the new data protection regulation.
- a Contract Clause Similarity Search Task, such as showing all variations of NDA clauses in contracts signed in the last five years.
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Counter-Example(s):
- a Physical Search Task.
- an Information Filtering Task.
- a Database Transaction.
See: Question Answering, Data Query, Search Query Analysis.

References

(ChatGPT, 2023) ⇒
- An Information Search Task is a focused aspect of information retrieval, primarily concerning the search for and acquisition of information from digital sources. It involves formulating a specific query or information need, often based on a particular question or topic, and using that to retrieve relevant information from a range of digital sources. These tasks are critical in various fields, including research, business intelligence, and general information gathering. The effectiveness of an Information Search Task depends on the user's ability to formulate queries effectively, the quality of the information sources, and the efficiency of the search system in use. Unlike general Search Tasks that might include physical or abstract searching, Information Search Tasks are confined to digital environments and require a different set of skills and tools for successful execution. They represent a vital component of modern information processing and are integral to the efficient handling of the vast amounts of data available in the digital age.