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| Boolean logic | Boolean logic is used to search Web site databases; consists of three logical operators: AND, OR, and NOT. |
| Concept searching | Used for Web site searching; the search engine tries to determine what you mean and displays links to Web sites that relate to the keywords |
| Database | A collection of related information organized in a manner that provides for rapid search and retrieval. |
| Hits (Results) | The number of returns or hyperlinked Web sites addresses displayed based on your keyword Web search; also called results. |
| Index (Indexer) | The third part of a search engine; when the spider finds a page, it feeds the data to the index; also called the Indexer. |
| Invisible Web (Deep Web) | Searchable databases; not available through traditional search engines; also called Deep Web. |
| Keyword | A descriptive word within a Web document |
| Math symbols | Used with search engine math |
| MP3 | A file format that allows audio compression at near-CD quality |
| Related search | Preprogrammed queries or questions suggested by the search engine. |
| Search engine | A software program that that enables the user to search the Internet using keywords |
| Search engine math | Math symbols used to enter a formula to filter out unwanted listings |
| Spider | A search engine robot that searches the Internet for keywords |
| Stemming | Used with search engines, when you search a word, the search also includes the “stem” of a word; also call truncation |
| Subject directories | A search tool where data is organized by subject categories. |
| Truncation | Used with search engines, when you search a word, the search also includes the “stem” of a word; also call truncation |
| Usenet | A collection of news or discussion groups |
| Wildcard character | The asterisk character, which can be used to search the Internet when you do not know the complete spelling of the word |
