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 ensures records that include either term are found.

Use or to combine words with similar meaning (synonyms) and other alternative search terms. This will broaden your search.

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