Information Retrieval Terminology

verb The action of directing one's gaze upward or in a higher position.

preposition Used to indicate improvement or a positive change in a situation.

• I have been looking up information on the company's financial performance.
• I've been looking up new recipes to try for dinner.
• I'm always looking up cool stuff on the internet.
• Despite the challenges, he remained optimistic and kept looking up for inspiration.

adjective capable of being retrieved or recovered

• The data is stored in a retrievable format for easy access.
• You can easily find that information later on, it's retrievable.
• Don't worry, I'll make sure that file is totally retrievable.
• Her memories were buried deep within her mind, but somehow still retrievable.

noun an act of searching for someone or something

verb to try to find something by looking or otherwise seeking carefully and thoroughly

• The search for a new CEO has officially begun.
• I'll search online for the best deals on that new phone.
• Let's search for some good eats in this area.
• Sometimes we search for answers in all the wrong places.

verb the action of looking for or trying to find something

adjective describing someone or something that is in the act of searching

• The detective spent hours searching for clues at the crime scene.
• I've been searching all over for my keys, but I can't find them anywhere.
• I'm searching for some good vibes to lift my mood.
• She's been searching for meaning in her life for years.

verb to arrange or organize systematically

adjective arranged in a particular order or sequence

• The documents have been sorted alphabetically for easy reference.
• I've sorted out all the clothes that need to be washed.
• Let's get this mess sorted before mom gets home.
• Once you have your priorities sorted, everything else falls into place.

adjective able to be discovered or found; able to be revealed or made known

• The information on the website is easily discoverable through the search function.
• You can find that article pretty easily, it's discoverable on the homepage.
• That new app is so discoverable, you won't have any trouble figuring it out.
• The hidden treasure was finally discoverable after years of searching.

adjective describing a quality of being able to be searched or easily found

• The online database is fully searchable, allowing users to easily find the information they need.
• You can just type in a keyword and the website will show you all the searchable content.
• I love how this app makes everything searchable with just a few taps.
• Her mind was like a vast library, each memory meticulously organized and searchable at a moment's notice.

verb Hashing is a verb that refers to the process of converting input data into a fixed-size string of characters using a mathematical algorithm.

• Hashing is a common technique used in computer science to securely store and retrieve data.
• I heard hashing is a way to keep passwords safe from hackers.
• I'm hashing out the details of the project with my team.
• In life, hashing out your priorities can lead to a more organized and fulfilling existence.