Boolean and Proximity Operators
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Boolean and proximity operators combine terms in a query to produce a restricted query result. This section describes the following topics.
- Boolean Operators
- Proximity Operator
- Order of Precedence Rules
- Other Usage Rules
- Examples of Operator Use