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So far, we have addressed query difficulty estimation as a goal in its own right, i.e., the ability to predict query performance using various estimators. In this chapter, we show how such information can be used for various applications that improve and enhance retrieval.
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Carmel, D., Yom-Tov, E. (2010). Applications of Query Difficulty Estimation. In: Estimating the Query Difficulty for Information Retrieval. Synthesis Lectures on Information Concepts, Retrieval, and Services. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-02272-2_8
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