Searchplex ID Retrieval terminology registry

Task

Session Search

Canonical ID https://id.searchplex.net/session-search/

A search task or setting that considers a sequence of related user interactions within a search session rather than a single isolated query.

Also called

  • Search Session

Scope

Session search may use earlier queries, clicks, reformulations, dwell behavior, or other session context to support later retrieval. It is broader than conversational search because a session need not be dialogue-based.

Part of family

Not equivalent to

  • Session Search is not Ad Hoc Retrieval. Session search considers multiple interactions over time; ad hoc retrieval is often framed as a single query against a fixed collection.
  • Session Search is not Conversational Search. Session search uses session context across interactions; conversational search specifically involves a conversational interface or dialogue.
  • Session Search is not Single-Shot Retrieval. Single-shot retrieval treats a query or topic in isolation; session search uses multiple related interactions within a search session.

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