Retrieve by text terms
Find documents that match terms in a query and rank matching results.
Desired outcome
Search results based on document and query terms.
Explore from the outcome
Where this function can lead
These documented connections are starting points for selection, not a ranked list.
Ways to do it
Methods that can help achieve this outcome.
- Full-text search
Index document terms and match them against text queries.
Link evidence: PostgreSQL Full Text Search
Tools and services
Software or services that can put a method to work.
- PostgreSQL
Open-source relational database for structured storage and queries.
Link evidence: PostgreSQL Full Text Search
Typical inputs
- Indexed text and a text query
Typical outputs
- Matching documents and rank signals
Sources
Last reviewed 2026-09-30