metsuchtype
Metsuchtype is a term occasionally found in German-language information science and human–computer interaction literature. It appears as a neologism used to refer to a particular class of search interactions, positioned at the intersection of meta-search concepts and typed result categorization. The word seems to blend elements related to meta-search and the notion of a type or category, though its exact etymology and scope are not uniformly defined across sources.
A metsuchtype describes a search interaction that combines querying multiple data sources (a meta-search approach) with
Because metsuchtype is not a widely standardized term, its meaning can vary between authors. It is often
Related concepts include meta-search, federated search, cross-database querying, and information retrieval design patterns.