Searching Ninjas

Advanced Google Searching Techniques:

To become a searching ninja, google search which is the most powerful search engine provides with some gems, the searching techniques to make our daily life simple-

#1. Using of exact Phrase to search:

Enclose your keywords within double quotes " " and Google will get you the exact phrase search.

• Syntax"[keyword 1] [keyword 2]" [keyword 3]

• Example"Indian Leaders" independence

#2. Using of "OR" in search:

By typing OR between your word, Google will look for your search criteria. Capitalize OR, else Google will assume it’s just part of your search word.

• Syntax[keyword 1] OR [keyword 2]

• Example butter-chicken OR tandoori-fish

#3. Google search for similar words:

To search for similar words or phrases in Google use the ~ sign to get synonyms related to your search query.

• Syntax"[keywords]" ~[keyword synonym]

• Example ~lethargy, ~education

#4. Location-based searches:

To know about the information within a specific location, in search bar use the word, followed by the location: command.

• Example bomb location:japan, fashion week location:France

#5. Translation:

One of the best Google search tips is its ability to translate and words or short sentence into any languages. All you need to do is use the word translate, along with the word in the language you know, followed by the translation in a new language.

• Syntax translate [keyword or sentence] to [language]

• Example translate "i like to dance" to Russian

#6. Conversions & Calculations:

Use Google to convert any measurements.

• Syntax convert [data value + unit of measure] to [like unit of measure]

• Example convert 20 feet to inches

#7. Stock/Shares Information:

So now you can search through any company’s stock ticker symbol or stock company name in the google search bar, to get the latest information.

• Syntax 1[stock ticker symbol]

• Syntax 2[company name] stock

• Example: abcapital, reliance stock

#8. Nutrition Information:

Now before we eat, let's find the nutritional value of the dish. Enter your food item or the dish with the word nutrition for its nutritional content like fat content, calories, nutrients and more.

• Syntax[food item] nutrition

• Example full cream milk nutrition, banana nutrition, chicken grilled nutrition

#9. Google search Wildcards, (Missing word):

And so you have forgotten some words in-between the lines - Ummm, can’t think of all the words? The trick is to include an * to tell Google to find and fill in the blanks for you. This works very well for song lyrics or book titles as an example.

• Syntax[keywords 1] * [keywords 2]

• Example jack and * went up the * to *

#10. Search of a definition:

Easily find the exact definition of a word without looking into the dictionary. Its simple, to do so use define: before your word. Google will provide you with the exact definition with the audio player that will give you the word's phonetic / pronunciation. Isn't that cool!

• Syntax define:[keyword]

• Example - define:awesomesauce , define:broigus

- 1st June 2021