Core concepts
What is an answer engine?
An answer engine is a system that responds to a question with a direct answer rather than only a list of links.
It may retrieve documents, generate text or combine these methods. Some answers include sources that users can inspect.
Directness does not establish accuracy. The answer should be checked against relevant evidence, particularly for changing or consequential information.
In Seenford
In Seenford, answer engine output is rated against the Seenford Standard, with a receipt linking each verdict to the exact sentence written.
Example
A system summarises the differences between service options in prose.
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