•A meta-search
engine is a tool that combines the
power of multiple search
engines.
•Some meta-search tools also include directories.
•Because each search engine on the Web has different
strengths and weaknesses, you
might need to use several individual search
engines to perform a complete search for a particular question.
•Using a meta-search
engine lets you search several engines
at the same time.
•Profusion, a popular meta-search engine, routes search terms to more than ten search engines and Web directories.