The most effective method for either narrowing or broadening a search is the use of ______.

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Boolean operators (such as AND, OR, NOT) are the most effective method for narrowing or broadening a search. By using these operators, one can specify the relationships between search terms, which can either narrow down the search results by requiring terms to be present together (AND), broaden the search by allowing either term to be present (OR), or exclude certain terms (NOT). Using simpler or more complex terms may not necessarily lead to more accurate search results, while varying spellings may result in missed search results.

The Most Effective Method for Either Narrowing or Broadening a Search