What is the result of using 'apply' with and without the Enable Stemming checkbox selected in dtSearch?

When using 'apply' in dtSearch with the Enable Stemming checkbox selected, the system processes words to include various forms or derivatives of the search term. For example, if the search term is "run," enabling stemming allows the search to return results for "running," "ran," and other variations. This broadened search capability enhances the comprehensiveness of the results, making it easier to capture all relevant documents that might not use the exact search term.

On the other hand, if stemming is not enabled, the search will only return the exact form of the word used in the query. Therefore, when the Enable Stemming option is turned off, the results are limited strictly to documents containing the precise term without considering its variations.

Selecting the Enable Stemming option alters the search outcomes, demonstrating a difference in results based on the setting. However, both methods yield stemming results when stemming is either applied or not; they simply differ in the breadth of potential matches captured. Therefore, while they may yield different results in terms of quantity and relevance, they can produce consistent output in documents that include the exact terms being searched.

Understanding the difference in functionality and results based on the stemming option is crucial for effective search strategies in dtSearch.