What is truncation searching- when a * is used at the end of a keyword?
Answer
Truncation lets you search for a word that could have multiple endings. The symbol for truncation is usually an * at the point where the spelling of the word could change.
For example, child* will allow for variations of the word as long as they start with child: e.g. children, childlike, child's, childless, childish. This kind of searching can save time and give you more results if used carefully.
