Topics


A topic is simply a grouping of information related to a concept or a subject area. A topic set is a group of topic definitions that have been compiled for use by a Verity application. Since a topic set represents many concepts, it is sometimes referred to as a knowledge base. A Verity knowledge base can consist of one or more topic sets. When Verity applications incorporate topics, end users can find information by entering the topic names-instead of entering elaborate queries with complex syntax.

Operators and modifiers act as the glue that joins related evidence topics. Operators represent logic to be applied to evidence topics and define the criteria for the kinds of documents you want to find. Modifiers apply further logic to evidence topics. For example, a modifier can specify that documents containing an evidence topic not be included in the list of results.

Intelligent Classifier is a Microsoft® Windows© application with a graphical interface for designing, editing, and testing topics. With Intelligent Classifier, users can create topic definitions and build topic sets.





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