Whats the difference between a search engine, a metasearch engine, and a subject directory.

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Ralphie

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6 January, 08:36

Whats the difference between a search engine, a metasearch engine, and a subject directory.

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Julia Sandoval · Answer 1

A metasearch engine searches several other search engines and/or databases, returning results from all of those they search. A subject directory is created by humans, not search "bots," and selects only sites that have been reviewed and meet specific criteria for inclusion on the site.