Glossary
Answer grounding
Constraining generated answers with retrieved sources.
Definition
If your pages are not retrieved, you cannot ground answers. Crawl access and semantic clarity are prerequisites for grounding.
In practice
- Use precise language on public pages so assistants and crawlers share the same meaning
- Pair definitions with crawlable HTML, metadata, and intentional robots policy
- Measure outcomes (mentions, citations, pillar scores) after you change signals
See also
Next step
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FAQ
What is Answer grounding?
Constraining generated answers with retrieved sources.
Why does Answer grounding matter for AI visibility?
If your pages are not retrieved, you cannot ground answers. Crawl access and semantic clarity are prerequisites for grounding.
How can BatSignal help?
BatSignal measures crawl access, content readiness, ChatGPT presence, and related signals so teams can improve AI visibility with evidence—not guesswork.