Which of the following is the correct syntax to sort results by the field price in descending order?

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Elasticsearch - Search Results and Scoring

Which of the following is the correct syntax to sort results by the field price in descending order?

A"sort": [{"price": "desc"}]

B"sort": {"price": "descending"}

C"sort": ["price:desc"]

D"sort": [{"price": "down"}]

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check Elasticsearch sort syntax
Sorting uses an array of objects with field name and order as "asc" or "desc" strings.
Step 2: Validate each option
"sort": [{"price": "desc"}] uses correct JSON array and "desc" keyword. Others use invalid keywords or formats.
Final Answer:
"sort": [{"price": "desc"}] -> Option A
Quick Check:
Correct syntax uses array and "desc" [OK]

Quick Trick: Use array with field and "asc" or "desc" strings [OK]

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