QUERIES WITH MULTIPLE MEANINGS
Due to the diversity of language, many queries have more than one
meaning – for example, [Apple] can either be a consumer electrical
goods brand or a fruit.
Google handles this issue by classifying the query by its interpreta-
tion.
The interpretation of the query can then be used to define intent.
Query interpretations are classified into the following three areas:
HOW PEOPLE SEARCH: UNDERSTANDING USER INTENT