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A Keyword is a word you type into a search bar. The search will look for and retrieve the word found anywhere in the record (book, articles, etc.).
A keyword is a word you choose to use, not the word the database might use.
To learn more about a database's language for a more tailored search, look at the FAQs on How do I search by Subject Terms?
Two or more words may have the exact spelling but different meanings, which can result in irrelevant results when keyword searching.
A Keyword search is excellent for the initial exploratory searches. Then, you can use subject terms from the appropriate sources for your search.