diff --git a/_source/_posts/2022-09-30-semantic-search.adoc b/_source/_posts/2022-09-30-semantic-search.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b1d4d90 --- /dev/null +++ b/_source/_posts/2022-09-30-semantic-search.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +--- +layout: custom-post +title: "Reverse Semantic Search for Geolexica" +date: 2022-10-01 00:00:00 +0800 +categories: database,research,terms and definitions,semantic +--- + += Geolexica now has Reverse Semantic Search + +== Introduction + +Ever forgotten a specific word but could describe its meaning? + +Internet search engines more than often return unrelated entries. +The solution is *reverse semantic search*: given an input of the meaning of the +word (search phrase), provide an output with dictionary words that match the +meaning. +The key to accurate reverse search lies in the machine's ability to understand +semantics. +We employ deep learning approaches in natural language processing (NLP) to +enable better comparison of meanings between the search phrases with word +definitions. +Accuracy will be significantly increased. +The project outcome will be employed on Geolexica as a pilot application and +testbed for evaluation. +The ability to identify entities with similar semantics facilitates ontology +discovery in the Semantic Web and in Technical Language Processing (TLP).