Name
MATCH() AGAINST()
Synopsis
MATCH(column[, ...]
) AGAINST (string
)
This function is used only for columns indexed by a
FULLTEXT
index, and only in
WHERE
clauses. In these clauses, it can be a condition used to search
columns for a given string. Text in the string containing spaces is
parsed into separate words, so a column matches if it contains at
least one word. Small words (three characters or less) are ignored.
Here is an example:
SELECT applicant_id FROM applications WHERE MATCH (essay) AGAINST ('English');
This SQL statement searches the table containing data on people
applying for admission to the college. The essay
column contains a copy of the applicant’s admission essay. The column
is searched for applicants who mention the word
English
, so that a list of applicants who have
voiced an interest in the English program will be displayed.
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