| Operator | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|
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" " |
Exact phrase search • Search for words in the order as typed.
• Type double quotes at the beginning and end of the phrase.
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"chemical engineering" "10 smoots" "futuristic world of science fiction" "As you like it" |
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+ |
Include word(s) in the results • Type a plus sign before the word or phrase to include.
• A space must be placed before the plus sign but not after it.
• Use this operator to include stop words in the results.
• earthquake +LA California
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"exciton transfer" +temperature turbine +"Pelton wheel" Picasso +Guernica |
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- |
Exclude word(s) in the results • Type a minus sign before the word or phrase to exclude.
• A space must be placed before the minus sign but not after it.
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"Michelle Obama" -Barack -president violin music +sonata -concerto Gehry -Stata football -soccer -rugby |
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site: |
Restrict search to a particular domain or website • Search top level domains such as .edu, .org, .com, .gov, .net
• Search within a specific country's domain.
• Find a list of country codes.
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"degree requirements" site:.edu Find volunteer opportunities in Boston at non-profit companies.
-> volunteering Boston site:.org
-> Korea: .kr |