Otsingupõhise

Otsingupõhise is the genitive singular form of the Estonian adjective otsingupõhine, meaning “search-based.” It is used to modify a following noun in phrases such as otsingupõhise lähenemise, which translates to a search-based approach. The term emerges from combining otsing (search) and põhine (based).

Otsingupõhise describes methods, systems, or strategies that rely on search, querying, or retrieval processes rather than solely on fixed rules or manual classification. It is commonly used in information retrieval, data analysis, software engineering, and design to indicate that outcomes are produced through searching within a defined space or via user-driven queries.

In practice, a otsingupõhise lähenemise is one that prioritizes presenting results, options, or solutions in response to search activity. Examples include search-based information retrieval, where user queries drive results; search-driven optimization, where the space of possible solutions is explored to find the best match; and otsingupõhine testimine (search-based testing), which uses search algorithms to generate test cases. The term also appears in contexts describing data-driven or retrieval-centered design and decision-making.

Relation to other concepts: otsingupõhise approaches are often contrasted with rule-based or model-based methods. They emphasize exploration and retrieval over predefined categorization, and they can be used alone or in combination with data-driven techniques to improve relevance, efficiency, or coverage in various applications.