Hakutapa
Hakutapa is a Finnish term that refers to the method or strategy used when performing a search in information systems. It encompasses how search terms are interpreted, combined, and constrained to produce results, and is relevant across contexts such as library catalogs, databases, and web search interfaces.
Etymology and usage. The word combines haku (search) and tapa (method or way), and is used in
Common types. Hakutapa covers a range of search approaches, including keyword or free-text search, phrase search,
Context and significance. The chosen hakutapa affects both precision and recall, user experience, and the relevance