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  1. Proximity search (text) - Wikipedia

    In text processing, a proximity search looks for documents where two or more separately matching term occurrences are within a specified distance, where distance is the number of …

  2. PubMed Update: Proximity Search Now Available in PubMed

    Nov 29, 2022 · Users can now search for multiple terms appearing in any order within a specified distance of one another in the [Title] or [Title/Abstract] fields. To create a proximity search in …

  3. What is proximity searching? - LibAnswers

    Jun 5, 2023 · Proximity Searching is an advanced search technique that can help make your search more specific and efficient in library databases. Proximity searching is used to narrow …

  4. How do I create a proximity search? - EBSCO Information Services

    Proximity searching is a way to search for two or more words that occur within a certain number of words from each other. The proximity operators are composed of a letter (N or W) and a …

  5. LibGuides: The Research Process: Proximity Searching

    May 12, 2025 · Proximity searches use operators to designate how closely, and in what order, you want the search terms to appear. Typically the proximity operators are composed of a letter (N …

  6. Proximity operator - Search Basics - Naval Postgraduate School

    May 12, 2025 · Some databases will allow the use of proximity or positional operators. This means you can locate one word within a certain distance of another. This is helpful when you …

  7. Library: Advanced Searching Techniques: Proximity

    Jun 14, 2024 · Proximity searching allow you to specify how close a search term appears in relation to another term contained in the of resources you find. Proximity operators are …

  8. Proximity Search: A Complete Guide for Developers

    Dec 5, 2024 · Proximity search is a vital feature for delivering contextual and location-aware results in modern applications. By mastering keyword and geographical proximity search, …

  9. Medical Sciences: Database Search Tips: Phrases and Proximity

    Mar 11, 2025 · Proximity searching allows you to search for two words that occur in the document within a certain number of words from each other. To do this, you usually type a proximity …

  10. Proximity Search In Google - Miniclip Blogs

    Feb 16, 2025 · Proximity search, a powerful tool in the arsenal of digital explorers, allows users to pinpoint relevant information with remarkable precision. It is a fundamental concept in …