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In-line definitions
First-mention terms defined inline ('X (definition…)').
- Class
- Content
- Source
- Stanford NLP citation extraction work
Why it matters for AI citation
Defined-in-place pages get cited as glossary sources. AI engines preferentially link to them.
How to fix it
Define the key 3–5 terms on first use, in-line.
About the Content class
Whether the page actually answers the buyer query directly, completely, and in the right register. BLUF, query coverage, sub-question coverage, readability.
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