A string refers to a sequence of characters, words, or other elements that are connected to each other in some way. A search string usually refers to a string of words or a phrase that is used to search and locate or retrieve a specific piece of information contained in a database or a set of documents.
the terms that you use to do a search. For example, if you are searching for information on recycling plastics, you might enter the string, "recycling, plastics". Search engines such as Excite! would also understand what you wanted if you entered simply "recycling plastics" or "How do I recycle plastics?".
A string of words or a phrase that is used to search and locate or retrieve a specific piece of information or file from a database or a set of documents. With some searchable databases, or with advanced searches, the search statement may include words, Boolean operators and other characters such as +, = or *. Sometimes called "search statement". See also Boolean searching.
Words you type into a SEARCHmate database or a search engine to find information on a topic of interest. Often, if you want more than one word to be considered as a single unit, you must use quotes EXAMPLE: You want to find Windows 95 information. Typing in the words Windows and 95 in a search engine will look for documents that contain Windows anywhere in the document and 95 anywhere in the document. Typing "Windows 95" will help narrow the search.
Two or more terms combined with the Boolean operators 'AND', 'OR,' or 'NOT' used to search for information in an electronic database.
The combination of search terms, Boolean operators, truncation symbols and fields used to search an electronic database. Use the "Back" button at the top of your screen to return to the previous screen.
the terms and symbols you enter in an online search engine. Understanding how to form effective search strings is an important skill for academic researchers
The combination of terms or phrases used to search for information on a given topic. Sometimes called a "search string". Example republican movement and australia.
in database software a group of search terms and commands can be referred to as a search string. The commands could be Boolean operators such as and and or. For example you could enter the search string: (housing or accommodation) and (elderly or old) and UK into the Web of Science bibliographic database. It would find you a list of reference to journal articles about housing (or accomodation) for the elderly in the UK .
The keywords or phrases typed into search engines.
A search string is generally one or more related words that you type into a search engine to help it locate the information you're searching for.
1. The keywords or codes input as terms into a search engine. 2. The keywords or codes used to query external search engines for sites similar to those listed in a particular ODP category. This defaults to the category name, although it may be edited. One common reason for doing this is to include the context of parent category(ies) to make the search meaningful. e.g. The default search string for Arts: Television: Awards is awards, but television awards is more meaningful.
Search strings or terms are the words entered by users into a search engine or directory to locate needed information.