Repeat Retrieval Rate

A machine coming back to the same section repeatedly is at least consistent with treating it as a reference. It is the closest observable proxy for being used as a source.

Measures

Repeat request rate per section by crawlers whose fingerprints are assigned to retrieval rather than bulk collection.

Data Source

Classified raw server request logs.

Indicates

That a section is being returned to rather than collected once. Consistent with reference use.

What Moves It

Reference-shaped content: definitions, structured collections, specification data. Content that answers a recurring question rather than a momentary one.

Does Not Prove

Citation, use in an answer, or value delivered to anyone. Purpose is a configured grouping of vendor fingerprints, not per-request proof of intent.

Status

Measured, with the caveat above stated every time it is used.