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4. Using the AND operator

In our search example, the AND operator is used to combine key concepts; for example, Facebook AND MySpace AND Social Networking. This will result in documents that discuss all of the terms.

Operator Effect Results Terms included
AND Narrows Decreases

All of the following terms:

Facebook
MySpace
Social Networking

The AND operator usually retrieves fewer documents than a search by any of the other terms alone. When a search produces too many results, combine additional terms with the AND operator.

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