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What is Full-Text Search?
Definition
Full-text search is a traditional search technique that scans the complete text of documents to find exact or near-exact matches for a query. It typically supports features like stemming, phrase matching, and Boolean operators to refine results.
Why It Matters
Engram combines full-text search with semantic search in a hybrid approach. Full-text search ensures you can always find exact terms, names, or phrases when precision matters.