"Concordance search" refers to the search for specific terms or phrases within a text corpus, with the results displayed in the form of contexts where these terms or phrases occur. These contexts help understand the usage and application of a particular term or phrase in a specific context.
Typical functions of software in the field of "concordance search" include:
Search for terms or phrases: The ability to search for specific terms or phrases within a text corpus.
Display of contexts: The search results are displayed with surrounding text passages to understand the context in which the searched term or phrase is used.
Filtering and sorting: The ability to filter and sort search results based on various criteria, such as relevance or date.
Statistical analysis: The software can provide statistical information about the frequency of occurrence of a term or phrase in the text corpus.
Export and storage: The ability to export or save search results for later reference.
Advanced search functions: Advanced search capabilities such as the use of wildcards, Boolean operators, or regular expressions.