Whenever Google alters the appearance of their search engine results (among other things), the news outlets covering the search industry responds (case in point, right here).

For instance, when Google started showing additional search suggestions within their SERPs, a large number of blogs and outlets devoted to the search engine industry reacted quite swiftly. Google confirmed these suggestions as being UI (user interface) tests that were designed to enhance the search experience.

So, far be it from to buck tradition when I stumbled across yet another potential UI test. This one was triggered by a definition search for the word “Google+Search”>frivolous”. When the results were returned, I noticed the following text about midway down the page:

See results for:  frivolous definition

The statement was blocked off by what looks like two <hr> tags. Within these horizontal rules were three results for definitions for the word being queried. Since Google already acknowledged the initial tests, it’s fairly obvious these definition suggestions are part of the same experiments. However, it does make me wonder what UI tests are in store for us users in the future, and I’m also curious to see if these become a permanent part of Google’s web search or if user feedback suggests they do the opposite and trash them.

As with anything search (or beta) related, time will tell.

Chris Richardson is a search engine writer and editor for Murdok. Visit Murdok for the latest search news.