What is a database faceted search?
Faceted search is a method of searching through data by using facets, I.e. attributes in the data, to gradually filter down a large selection of data to a smaller one that we are looking for.
What is faceted search example?
Here is an example of a faceted filter: A user is looking for an iPhone on eBay. What eBay offers is a logical filter with different facet types. The visitor can choose which storage capacity they want, which iPhone model and which color they prefer.
What is faceted metadata search?
Faceted search allows users to reduce the number of search results quickly to get to the desired item(s). Showing narrowing options (facets) is easier for users because they don't have to know the syntax necessary to specify their search precisely.