Full-Text Search
/ˌfʊlˈtɛkst sɜːrtʃ/
Definitions
- (n.) A search technique allowing users to find documents containing specific words or phrases in their entire text, widely used in legal databases and document review.
The attorney employed full-text search to quickly locate relevant case law within the legal database.
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- full-text search
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Commentary
In legal contexts, full-text search enhances the efficiency of reviewing voluminous documents, allowing comprehensive retrieval beyond metadata or indexed fields.
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