Meaning & use
keyword
A significant word used to search for, index, or summarize the content of a text.
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She typed a few keywords into the search bar to find the article faster.
The librarian suggested better keywords to narrow down the database results.
A note on using this word
Widely used in both library research and search engine optimization for online content.
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