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boolean search

[BOO-lee-uhn surch]
nounpl: boolean searches
busca booleana
1. A search method using logical operators (AND, OR, NOT) to refine and combine search terms for more precise results
Using boolean search with AND operator, I found relevant documents by searching 'climate AND change'
Usando busca booleana com o operador AND, encontrei documentos relevantes pesquisando 'clima E mudança'
2. A search technique commonly used in databases, search engines, and information retrieval systems
Boolean search operators help narrow down results in academic databases
Os operadores de busca booleana ajudam a restringir resultados em bases de dados acadêmicas
Synonyms
advanced searchlogical searchoperator-based search
Antonyms
simple searchkeyword searchbasic search

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
busca booleana
Standard term used in technology and information science
São Paulo
busca booleana
Common in tech industry and academia
Portugal
pesquisa booleana
Alternative term used; both 'busca' and 'pesquisa' are acceptable

Related Idioms & Phrases

narrow down results
refine your search
advanced search operators
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