Boolean Search
/ˈbuːliən sɜːrtʃ/
Definitions
- (n.) A method of querying databases or document repositories using logical operators such as AND, OR, and NOT to refine results, often employed in legal research.
The attorney used a boolean search to quickly locate relevant case law in the digital archive.
Forms
- boolean search
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Commentary
Boolean search is fundamental in legal research tools for precise retrieval of documents by combining search terms logically.
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