Term-Level Queries: Term Query

Term query

A term query is a type of query used to search for documents containing an exact term or value in a specific field. It is designed for searching keyword fields, which are stored in the inverted index without any analysis or tokenization. Term queries are particularly useful for exact matches, such as searching for a product ID or username, where an exact match is necessary.

When a term query is executed, it directly compares the search query with the terms (tokens) stored in the inverted index. The term query looks for exact matches, meaning it seeks to find the search query exactly as it appears in the inverted index. Unlike full-text queries that perform text analysis and consider various factors, such as stemming and tokenization, a term query does not perform any such analysis. It solely focuses on identifying the precise matches of the search query within the inverted index.

Term query syntax

To perform a term query, we can send a GET request to the ...