Faceted search is a search technique that allows users to refine their search results by applying multiple filters, or "facets," based on various attributes of the items being searched. These attributes might include categories like price, brand, color, or location, depending on the nature of the data.
Faceted search is commonly used in e-commerce, libraries, and large databases where there are multiple ways to classify or filter information. It improves user experience by allowing users to narrow down a large set of results to find the most relevant ones quickly.
For example, in an online store, after a user searches for "laptops," they could filter the results by facets such as "brand," "price range," or "screen size." This helps users refine their search results based on specific preferences or needs, making it easier to find the right product.