DISCO strips out most punctuation from a search query and therefore does not recognize hyphens. For example, you would receive the same search results if you were to search "re-do" or "redo". However performing a truncation, fuzzy, or proximity search will give you different results.
To perform a truncation, fuzzy, or proximity search, use the following syntax.
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SEARCH TYPE |
EXAMPLE |
FINDS DOCUMENTS WITH... |
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Truncation (!) |
contract! |
A truncation search will give results for all versions of root word endings. Here, the word contract or any word that begins with contract (e.g., contracts, contracting, contractually, etc.). |
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Fuzzy (~) |
guaranty~ |
A fuzzy search is a command that calls up results that contain minor spelling variations. Here, the word guaranty, or words similar to guaranty, like guarantee or garanty. Similarity is between 0 and 1 and defaults to 0.5. You can set this directly after the tilda. ex. guaranty~0.8. |
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Proximity (/#) |
contract /10 signed |
A proximity search will yield results of certain terms or phrases within a defined range of wordcount. Here, the word contract within 10 words of the word signed. |
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