Päringuväärtus

Päringuväärtus is an Estonian term that translates to "query value" in English. It refers to a piece of data or information that is submitted as part of a query, typically to a database or a search engine. In essence, it's the specific item that a user is looking for or providing to narrow down their search.

For example, when searching for a specific book in an online library, the book's title or author's name would be the päringuväärtus. In a web search, a keyword entered into the search bar acts as the päringuväärtus. Databases often use päringuväärtused in SQL queries, such as a specific customer ID or product code, to retrieve precise records.

The effectiveness of a query often depends on the quality and specificity of the päringuväärtus. A well-defined päringuväärtus leads to more accurate and relevant results, while a vague or ambiguous one can return a large number of irrelevant items or no results at all. Understanding and formulating appropriate päringuväärtused is a fundamental skill in information retrieval and data management.