Searching RLIN: "Stop" Symbols

Definition

• "Stop" symbols are punctuation and other symbols that the query or search software of a database will ignore when a search is conducted.
• When searching, it is best to exclude these symbols.
  • The typical excluding action is to eliminate the symbol and move the words on either side together.
  • Example:
    • Melodiya/Angel becomes melodiyaangel

RLIN Stop Symbols

SYMBOL	ACTION
/	Eliminate and move words on either side together

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