Boolean Retrieval

Boolean retrieval is a method used by search engines to find information based on specific conditions using logical operators. It relies on three main operators: AND (to find documents containing all specified terms), OR (to find documents containing any of the terms), and NOT (to exclude certain terms). For example, searching "cats AND outdoor" will return documents mentioning both cats and the outdoors. This approach helps users refine searches precisely, making it easier to locate relevant information within large collections of data or documents efficiently.