how to create a search engine

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shalu
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how to create a search engine

Post by shalu »

hi!
I am trying to create a search engine wherein data pertaining to a particular address that is entered in the search textbox should be displayed, even if abbreviations are used or spelling mistakes are presnt.
For example, if i type the address "9 w livinston rd." for "9 west livingston road" (notice the abbreviations and spelling mistakes) in the search textbox, then also the details of "9 west livingston road" should be displayed.
How to i frame my query?
Please help me at the earliest.

Thanx.
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Weirdan
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Post by Weirdan »

hmm, perhaps using Fulltext Search, maybe even with Fulltext Query Expansion
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