How can you improve search relevance in Elasticsearch when searching a "description" field that contains synonyms like "car" and "automobile"?

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Elasticsearch - Basics and Architecture

AUse a term query searching only for "car"

BUse a custom analyzer with a synonym filter during indexing

CDisable indexing on the "description" field

DUse a range query on the "description" field

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand synonym handling
To match synonyms, Elasticsearch needs to treat related words as equivalent during indexing or searching.
Step 2: Choose method to handle synonyms
Using a custom analyzer with a synonym filter allows Elasticsearch to index synonyms together, improving relevance.
Final Answer:
Use a custom analyzer with a synonym filter during indexing -> Option B
Quick Check:
Synonym handling = custom analyzer with synonym filter [OK]

Quick Trick: Synonyms require custom analyzers with synonym filters [OK]

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