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Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO)

The practice of optimising content and entity surface for generative AI systems that produce synthesised answers rather than ranked links. GEO is the technical sub-discipline within AI Discovery.

Definition

The practice of optimising content and entity surface for generative AI systems that produce synthesised answers rather than ranked links. GEO is the technical sub-discipline within AI Discovery.

Why this matters

GEO is the operating mechanic. AI Discovery is the business outcome.

Where it sits in The Standard™

This term is part of the canonical AI Discovery vocabulary, published in the Body of Knowledge alongside the Eight Discovery Signals and The Methodology Handbook. The full glossary contains 56 terms — the operative vocabulary for AI Discovery practitioners.

Practitioner note

Practitioners certified through Certified™ are tested on the AI Discovery vocabulary. This glossary is the institutional reference.

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