Regarding search engines, the term "stemming" means ____.
A) cutting off search results at a certain number
B) expanding the search to other search engines
C) searching for variants of keywords
D) picking, based on an algorithm, the most likely search result and opening its page for the user

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Stemming is a search technique that involves searching for variations of keywords based on their roots or stems, in order to increase the chances of finding relevant search results. Stemming can help to capture all variations of a word, such as plurals or different verb tenses.

Regarding Search Engines, the Term "Stemming" Means ____