What was the Hummingbird update?

The hummingbird update was the first major update from google in 2010 to search google's algorithm.

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Hummingbird is the codename given to a significant algorithm change in Google Search in 2013. Its name was derived from the speed and accuracy of the hummingbird. The change was announced on September 26, 2013, having already been in use for a years.

The hummingbird update is a process of update tha google offer it in 2010 to search the google"s algorithm

Hummingbird update is also know as Google algorithm which was released in 2013.

Hummingbird is about synonyms but also about context. Google always had synonyms, but with Hummingbird it is also able to judge context - thereby judging the intent of a person carrying out a search, to determine what they are trying to find out.