Fuzzy searching

In a fuzzy search, you use various techniques to find records that might match your search words. How useful the techniques are depends on the language of the text.

Procedure

To do a fuzzy search:

  1. Select Analysis > Search 360.

  2. Click Advanced.

  3. Turn on the search methods that you want to use:

    • Exact Matches - direct matches to your search term

    • Spelling variations - include common typing mistakes or regional variants

    • Similar sounding words - include words that phonically match

    • Synonyms - include words with the same meaning

  4. Fuzzy searching is set to return only strong matches but you can select the Include weak matches option if required.

  5. Enter the words, and any related items, that you want to search for and press Enter.