What is 'Boolean Searching'? How Does It Work With Google?

Named after mathematician George Boole of the 1800's, 'Boolean Searching' is a way of expanding or narrowing your search results. If you're in a rush to find a hotel in Philadelphia, or perhaps you want a very specific song identified by some lyrics you heard on the radio, then Boolean Searching is very useful. Marziah Karch explains how Boolean phrases work... (photo by Rob Elliott / Getty Images)