Meta and Synonyms searches serve different purposes:
1. Meta Search
- Meta search is based on metadata fields that are indexed for search.
- It searches across additional fields that are not part of the item's primary title or description.
- For example, if a catalog item has metadata like short_description, category, or tags, the meta search will retrieve results based on these fields.
- Owner of the form can define which fields are included in the meta search.
2. Synonyms Search
- Synonym search helps users find catalog items using alternative words for the same term.
- For example, if a catalog item is called "Laptop," but a user searches for "Notebook," the synonym search will map "Notebook" to "Laptop" and return the relevant results.
- Admins can configure Synonym Sets in Search Administration.
Please refer the links for more information:
Meta - Configure keyword search for catalog items
Portal Search - Configuring search in a portal
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