TRUNCATION

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TRUNCATION

(Usually the asterisk * in databases/indexes and the ? in the Online Catalog)

is a tool used to search for

MULTIPLE ENDINGS

all in one search.

 

Example:

Effect*

 

Will find:

Effect, Effects, Effective, Effectiveness


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