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2.3.2.2 The OR operator


Identify and obtain information
	2.1 Define your search terms
	2.2 An example search strategy
	2.3 Search strategies
		2.3.1 Keyword or subject searching?
		2.3.2 Boolean operators
			AND operator
			OR operator
			NOT operator
		2.3.3 Mathematical operators
		2.3.4 Nesting
		2.3.5 Phrase searching
		2.3.6 Truncation and wildcards
		2.3.7 Prepare a search strategy
	2.4 Select an appropriate tool
	2.5 Keep up to date


	Glossary

The OR operator finds items which include either terms.

Use OR to combine words with similar meaning (synonyms) and other alternative search terms. The OR operator is useful if you need to find more information on your topic.

For example: (gamble or bet) finds records containing one or both terms.

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