GEO glossary

Semantic Search

Semantic Search is retrieval based on meaning and context rather than exact keyword matching alone.

Why this matters for GEO

Use clear concepts and natural synonyms across your content.

Related terms

• Retrieval
• Reranking
• Vector Embedding
• Vector Database
• Large Language Model (LLM)
• Transformer

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All 150 GEO and AI visibility terms

Updated November 2026.