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Types of Search Engines
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Specialized Engine
Like a subject directory, this engine searches a collection of sites that are selected or reviewed by people. A specialized engine, sometimes called a portal, focuses on one broad subject such as business, economics, politics, statistics, etc. This type of engine is smaller in size, but very high in quality.

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Specialized Engines:

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Q: When is This Engine Most Useful?
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When searching for specialized information created by experts in a field, or containing research data.

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