web scraping

[ web skrey-ping ]

noun

, Digital Technology.

1. the extraction and copying of data from a website into a structured format using a computer program: Our search engine uses web scraping to index sites.

   Hackers pose a threat with techniques like web scraping.

   Our search engine uses web scraping to index sites.

Other Words From

• web scrap·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of web scraping¹

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

Using this automated method, web pages are accessed programmatically, their content is parsed, and relevant data—like job names, descriptions, locations, and requirements—is extracted… Recruiters can save time and costs by using advanced web scraping AI algorithms to quickly and thoroughly gather information about automated job postings without requiring personal interaction.

From Salon

The company — one of the three largest recorded music firms — said it is explicitly opting out of the use of its music for training or developing AI models through text or data mining or web scraping as it relates to lyrics, audio recordings, artwork, musical compositions and images.

From Los Angeles Times

And in April, a federal appeals court ruled that automated data collection from websites, known as web scraping, did not violate the law.

From New York Times

And in April, a federal appeals court ruled that automated data collection from websites, known as web scraping, did not violate the law.

From Seattle Times

So I thought I would do some web scraping of my own, found RocketReach chief executive Scott Kim on LinkedIn and sent him a message.

From BBC