A search operator is a

• A. Character, word, or symbol you can enter to narrow a search
• B. A type of browser
• C. A search result
• D. A keyword

Answer: (A)

A search operator is a character, word, or symbol you enter to narrow a search. These modifiers tell the search engine how to treat parts of your query, helping you target results more precisely. For example, using quotes around a phrase searches for that exact sequence, a minus sign excludes terms, and site: limits results to a specific website. Other operators can specify file types or search within titles. They’re not a browser, not a search result, and not just a keyword; they’re tools that refine how the query is interpreted to bring back more relevant results.