Glossary
Search terms,
in plain language.
This glossary explains the product and setup terms used on IntentSea Search pages, including soft plan limits and AI call allowances.
Definitions for the product, plans and Shopify setup terms used across this site.
- Search query
- The words a shopper enters in the storefront search box.
- Autocomplete
- Suggestions shown while a shopper is typing, before they submit a full search.
- Filter
- A control that narrows a result list by a product attribute, such as price or brand.
- Synonym
- An alternate word or phrase connected to a product term, such as “mug” and “cup”.
- Stop word
- A configured word that the search engine can ignore when matching a query.
- Merchandising rule
- A store rule that changes how products appear for a query, such as boosting or redirecting results.
- App embed
- A Shopify theme setting that enables an app’s storefront integration in the theme editor.
- Catalogue sync
- The process that copies eligible Shopify product data into the app’s search catalogue.
- Soft limit
- A usage threshold that shows an upgrade prompt but does not stop storefront search.
- AI model call allowance
- A monthly plan allowance shared by supported AI tasks; ordinary search continues when it is reached.