Key word one word or two

  • Copyright


    • #2

    These are two totally different contexts. In s1, they’re words that are key/important. In s2, they’re search-related keywords.

    You’ll have to decide which is appropriate for your use.

    • #3

    Hi Copyright,

    Thanks for your nice reply.

    Let me confirm one thing.
    Do you mean as follows?

    Key word is a word that is key/important.
    Keyword is a search-related word.
    These meanings don’t depend on the context or the usage and are fixed.

    In other words, I’d like to know if their meanings depend on the context or the usage because you emphasized context or usage.

    You said «You’ll have to decide which is appropriate for your use. «
    So I think you mean their meanings don’t depend on the context or the usage. But it’s a little bit ambiguous for me.
    Please help me.

    • #4

    The one-word «keyword» could be considered as a special use of the two-word version «key word». If you write an article and are asked to provide a few keywords to help people find the article, you will almost certainly choose words that are important to the subject.

    • #5

    Hi Hildy1,

    Thanks for your nice reply.

    Do you mean their meanings don’t depend on the context or the usage and are fixed?

    So sorry to ask the same question many times.

    • #6

    In AE, either is correct, whatever the meaning, according to the American Heritage Dictionary, which I consider the most reliable source.

    • #7

    Hi Parla,

    I looked up the words in American Heritage Dictionary.
    It says as in the quotation marks.

    «keyword also key word n. 1. A word that serves as a key to code or cipher. 2. A significant or descriptive word. 3. A word used as a reference point for finding other words or information.»

    So I think the meanings of keyword and key word are quite the same.
    So I think their meanings do depend on the context or the usage.

    Am I right?

    note.
    The phrase in the quotation marks is quoted from American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language.

    Copyright


    • #8

    Setting aside the dictionary, I’ll just tell you how I use the words I mentioned in post 2:

    In the first line of the second amendment, a key word is «militia»: A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.*

    To help people find our company online, we are including these keywords: drain cleaning, roto-rooter, plumbing repair.

    I only use keyword in a search context. Others can do as they like. :)

    *Although this version is better: A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

    • #9

    Hi Copyright,

    Thanks for your nice replies.

    I agree with you about the explanation of dictionaries. They usually omit small differences between similar words because they have to list many entries. I well understand their situation or standpoint.

    Your new explanation is so clear for me and all of my questions are completely solved.

    Thanks.

    • #10

    My point was that you can spell it either as one word or two; both are considered correct in AE. (Yes, you’ve quoted the dictionary correctly.)

    • #11

    Hi Parla,

    Thanks for your nice reply.

    Yes, now I know both are correct.
    But my point is their meanings or nuances are the same or different.
    Are their meanings or nuances the same or different?
    What do you think or feel?

    Dale Texas


    • #12

    Their meanings are totally different, we’re not talking about «nuances.» :) I think that got lost in the spelling discussions. As Copyright said in post 2, «These are two totally different contexts. In s1, they’re words that are key/important. In s2, they’re search-related keywords.»

    Identifying some words out of a bigger text as being extremely important or relevant for understanding is a subjective judgement and an action of «labeling» somewhat similar to identifying the actual topic(s). You might circle some words in teaching students to grasp the essence of what is being said, or even just write them down for yourself as quick notes. That is s1.

    s2 is an aid to more efficient online searching for texts or a particular text, rather like having placed markers or tabs in dictionaries or encyclopedias in pre-internet, real-book days.

    Judging and selecting is not at all the same as searching.

    If I write «The whole city of Paris is beautiful» I can say I find two words that are essential,PARIS, BEAUTIFUL. Those words are «key.» That is what my sentence is «about» as opposed to finding subjects and verbs.

    If my little sentence gets published online and I want to search for it, that is keywording, trying to find it out of the millions of hits on the internet I’d get if I just enter «Paris.»

    I notice my pronunciation as far as stress goes is different:

    s1 «The key WORDS are «Paris» and Beautiful.»

    s2. «Some keywords (by me pronounced something like KEE-wards) to find my sentence might be «Paris» or «beautiful.»

    My preference is to use only key word for essence and keyword for search. Even for those who use keyword for both, it may well be that many do in fact stress the words differently in speech.

    Last edited: Oct 28, 2015

    • #13

    Hi Dale Texas,

    Thanks for your nice reply.

    Your explanation is so powerful, full of confidence, and blowing everything away.
    I’m so happy to know you have the same opinion as Copyright.
    I feel the ice crystal in my brain, my question, is melting away.

    Thanks.

    Dale Texas


    Wordsmyth


    • #15

    So I think their meanings do depend on the context or the usage.

    Indeed they do, keeley, as do so many words in English.

    Even written as one word, «keyword» can have different meanings. In a search-related context, the meaning is the one already described by others, above. In the context of cyphers or codes, it’s a word that provides a basis for encoding and decoding a message. In a sentence such as «Secrecy is the keyword in this operation», it means that secrecy is the most important factor or consideration.

    Ws

    • #16

    Hi Wordsmyth,

    Thanks for your nice reply.

    Now I well understand the difference between key word and keyword is a very, very subtle problem.

    Thanks.

    Marcius Sanctus


    • #17

    I understood a little, BUT in the example above should I write keywords or key words when I write an essay and put an abstract. also, the one with hyphen exists? key-words??

    Abstract

    Keywords/key words: Workers. Poverty. Exploration and social protection.

    Thanks in advance.

    • #18

    «Social protection» isn’t a word at all — it’s a term.

    As far as I know, when you use key as a separate word like in your example, it’s functioning as an adjective that means important or crucial. For example:

    The key feature of this new program is that it can now log in users automatically.

    That the program can now log in users automatically is an important characteristic of its new version that sets it apart from all previous versions.

    America is about freedom, democracy and the pursuit of happiness. The key word here is freedom because without it you can’t have the other two.

    This says that the most important word out of those three is freedom.


    On the other hand, the term keyword is a word that has a well defined meaning which is quite different from when key word is used as two separate words. For example, in the context of search engines or websites, it typically means search term; that is, the thing you’re searching for.

    That’s the way I distinguish these two and it makes sense to me. But I know what you might be thinking: if you look up keyword in a dictionary, it will say, «A word or concept of great significance» as the first definition. That just means that key word can in fact be spelled as one word (but I do think there is a slight different in meaning between them though). You’re free to use either one, but I would personally opt for the way I just defined them.

    Table of Contents

    1. What is the key word?
    2. What is an example of a keyword?
    3. Is key word one word?
    4. What are the 100 most common words in English?
    5. What are key words in reading?
    6. How do you find keywords?
    7. What is a key word in a story?
    8. What are the types of keywords?
    9. What is the meaning of the key word of in math?
    10. How do I find best keywords?
    11. How do I find local keywords?
    12. What are the most popular keywords?
    13. What are good keywords?
    14. How do I create keywords?
    15. How do keywords work?
    16. How do you target keywords?
    17. What are target keywords?
    18. What is keywords in blogging?
    19. How do I find competitors keywords?
    20. What is a good keyword difficulty?
    21. What is the keyword strategy?
    22. How do I find SEO keywords?
    23. How do I check traffic for keywords?
    24. What is a ranking keyword?
    25. How many keywords should I use per page?
    26. What is blog example?
    27. Where do I put keywords in blogger?

    Keywords are the words and phrases that people type into search engines to find what they’re looking for. For example, if you were looking to buy a new jacket, you might type something like “mens leather jacket” into Google. Even though that phrase consists of more than one word, it’s still a keyword.

    What is the key word?

    : a word that is a key: such as. a usually keyword / ˈkē-​ˌwərd / : a significant word from a title or document used especially as an index to content. b : a word exemplifying the meaning or value of a letter or symbol.

    What is an example of a keyword?

    Anything searched on a search engine, whether a single word or a phrase, is considered a keyword. For example, here’s the results page for the keyword “what plants grow in the desert.”

    Is key word one word?

    You’re free to use either one, but I would personally opt for the way I just defined them. In your example, key words would mean important words. Keywords is a separate word and has specific meanings. It can be used to mean important words in the same way that key words can.

    What are the 100 most common words in English?

    The 100 most common words in English

    1. the 21. at 61. some
    2. of 22. be 62. her
    3. and 23. this 63. would
    4. a 24. have 64. make
    5. to 25. from 65. like

    With the keyword approach, students:

    • Highlight important facts or ideas in a passage.
    • Write a “gist” sentence that summarizes the highlighted ideas or facts.
    • Select a ‘keyword’ that will help them to recall a central idea about the article or passage.
    • Create a mental picture to remember the keyword, and then.

    How do you find keywords?

    In order to identify keywords, you need to have a research question. Having a research question is much easier than just a topic. Topics are often too broad to give you relevant results. To create a research question, think about the parameters of your assignment.

    What is a key word in a story?

    Keywords are one or more words used to indicate the content of your book. Simply put, metadata and keywords are what make your book appear when a reader goes looking for a specific thing online, whether that thing is a book or not.

    What are the types of keywords?

    There are three types of keywords described by their length:

    • Short-tail keywords (also known as head, broad, or generic keywords)
    • Mid-tail keywords.
    • Long-tail keywords.

    What is the meaning of the key word of in math?

    multiplication

    How do I find best keywords?

    Niche Keyword Research Guide: How to Find Keywords in Your Industry Niche

    1. Step 1: Use a Keyword Research Tool to Find Niche Keywords. Before you can get started in earnest, of course, you need to choose your niche.
    2. Step 2: Refine Your Niche Keyword List.
    3. Step 3: Determine How Competitive Your Niche Keyword Phrases Are.

    How do I find local keywords?

    Find Local Keywords Think of the different areas that you service and where your customers come from. If you deliver products or travel for services, include those cities, towns, counties, townships, and area names in the content on your website and blog posts.

    What are the most popular keywords?

    Top 100 Google searches globally

    Keyword Search Volume
    1 facebook 1.4B
    2 youtube 1.2B
    3 google 594.1M
    4 gmail 428.6M

    What are good keywords?

    Understanding Keyword Types Head keywords are usually just 1 or 2 words and have a high search volume. Body keywords are 2 to 3 word phrases with a good search volume, not high, not low. Long tail keywords consist of four or more words strung together with a low search volume. These account for the bulk of web traffic.

    How do I create keywords?

    A Quick Review: Five Steps to Generating Keywords

    1. Have a well-formed research question.
    2. Extract core terms from this research question.
    3. Brainstorm a list of alternative terms or phrases for each core term.

    How do keywords work?

    Part of the SEO process is using keywords: words and phrases that describe what your content is about. Then Google uses that information to determine which content is relevant to a particular search query, and how the page should rank in searches for a particular term. That’s what gives a web page its search ranking.

    How do you target keywords?

    Here’s an easy three-step process for targeting keywords with blog content.

    1. Step 1: Identify Keyword Opportunities. Before you can target anything, you need to determine what keyword phrases are likely to bring in relevant traffic.
    2. Step 2: Narrow Down Your Topic.
    3. Step 3: Write and Optimize Your Post.

    What are target keywords?

    A target keyword is a particular word or phrase that a website knows potential traffic/customers may use when utilising a search engine and seeking out the services that the particular website offers.

    What is keywords in blogging?

    A keyword is a primary term or phrase that describes the content of a blog post or webpage. A related keyword is a term or phrase that is closely tied to a primary keyword. They help marketers identify variations of phrases that searchers may be using to find content related to a topic.

    How do I find competitors keywords?

    The 8 Best Tools for Finding Competitor Keywords

    1. BuzzSumo. We’ve talked about BuzzSumo numerous times in the past, and that’s because it’s awesome.
    2. SEM Rush.
    3. SpyFu.
    4. Ahrefs’ Keywords Explorer.
    5. AdWords’ Auction Insights.
    6. Crowdsourcing Keyword Research.
    7. Tag Clouds.
    8. WordStream’s Free Keyword Tool.

    What is a good keyword difficulty?

    KDS Between 30% and 70% – Moderate Difficulty Keywords Thus, these are your best best when it comes to selecting the right keywords as you have a realistic chance to compete for these. And, they also have a high search volume, it is worth your time to target these.

    What is the keyword strategy?

    A keyword strategy contains every decision you take based upon your findings in your keyword research project, whether it’s about the content you’re planning to write or how you are going to track the results in Analytics. Keyword strategy is about how you want to target those keywords, now and in the future.

    How do I find SEO keywords?

    How to Research Keywords for Your SEO Strategy

    1. Step 1: Make a list of important, relevant topics based on what you know about your business.
    2. Step 2: Fill in those topic buckets with keywords.
    3. Step 3: Understand How Intent Affects Keyword Research and Analyze Accordingly.
    4. Step 4: Research related search terms.

    How do I check traffic for keywords?

    Keyword Traffic: 3 Steps to Get More Traffic with Keywords

    1. Identify content topics that your audience will find informative and useful.
    2. Prioritize your content production efforts to target the most valuable, high commercial intent keywords.
    3. Structure your paid search campaigns to target relevant keywords with tightly organized ad groups.

    What is a ranking keyword?

    Keyword ranking—where your site is ranked in search engines for a keyword—has a major impact on your Web traffic, lead generation, and conversions. Research shows that more than half of all search engine users click on a result on the first page, and the higher you rank on that SERP, the better off you are.

    How many keywords should I use per page?

    It’s much more likely that you’ll want to target two or three keywords per page, even if they’re just close variations. Any more than four is a bit crowded; after all, each page only has one title tag and meta description. With a range of keywords per page determined, we can estimate how many keywords we’ll track.

    What is blog example?

    A blog (a shortened version of “weblog”) is an online journal or informational website displaying information in reverse chronological order, with the latest posts appearing first, at the top. It is a platform where a writer or a group of writers share their views on an individual subject.

    Where do I put keywords in blogger?

    1. Sign in to your Blogger account.
    2. Click on your blog’s title and click “Template.”
    3. Click “Edit Html” and a pop-up window will appear.
    4. Click the “Proceed” button.
    5. Locate the “head” tag, which is usually found in the first several lines of HTML code.
    6. Insert under the “head” tag to define your keywords.

    Creating and formatting Keywords for paper submission and communication

    Let’s say this straightaway: keywords are the most neglected part of a manuscript. They are often hastily put together right at the end and often only to meet the submission criteria. However, this is unfortunate, because selecting keywords after some careful deliberation can bring you multiple benefits as a researcher trying to get noticed in your academic community, not least by making your paper more discoverable.

    This article explains the importance of keywords and gives you some tips on how to choose the right keywords, what to avoid as keywords, and, once you have chosen the appropriate keywords, how to format them.

    Importance of keywords

    Well-chosen keywords bring your paper to the attention of those who are actively looking for information on the topic of your paper. For all you know, those people will not only read your paper but may even cite it. By treating keywords as a mere formality or even a chore, you are doing injustice to your paper. (Read more here about how keywords – and other elements of a paper – can help improve its discoverability: Maximise discoverability of your research through Titles, Abstracts and Keywords)

    Developing keywords

    a. Think of synonyms for words used in the title

    Keywords used in the title are automatically indexed, so using terms found in the title as keywords is a wasted opportunity. Instead, think of synonyms which make good keywords.

    For example…

    If you have used a botanical name as part of the title of the paper (e.g. Zea mays or Oryza sativa), then the corresponding common name will be a good keyword (e.g. maize or rice).

    If ‘renewable energy’ is part of your title, you might consider ‘sustainable energy’ as a keyword.

    A few more examples are ‘adrenaline’ and ‘epinephrine’, and ‘weight training’ and ‘strength training’.

    b. Think of terms that expand or narrow down the scope of your paper

    For instance…

    If your paper is about vertebrates, consider whether ‘mammals’ or even ‘primates’ are appropriate as keywords.

    If ‘design of blades’ is a phrase you have used in the title, ‘wind turbines’ might work as a keyword.

    c. Use ‘keyphrases’ rather than ‘keywords’

    Understand that keywords do not have to be single words. In fact, single words – because they are too broad – rarely make good keywords. It is best to use two- or three-word phrases as keywords.

    ‘Monsoon’ is too broad: How about ‘southwest monsoon’ or ‘northeast monsoon’? 

    ‘Fitness’ is somewhat vague: phrases such as ‘Levels of fitness’, ‘Cardiovascular fitness’ or ‘Measuring fitness levels’ would be more effective and targeted.

    d. Avoid using abbreviations as keywords

    In general, abbreviations do not make good keywords, because a given abbreviation or acronym may be used for different terms depending on the domain.

    For example, SDI can mean ‘strategic defence initiative’ but also stand for ‘selective dissemination of information’.

    Testing your keywords

    Instead of settling for the first terms that come to your mind, it is a good idea to test them out. Paste each keyword or multiple keywords into the search box of several search engines and scan the results. If most of the search results are relevant, the keywords are fine; if not, you need to revise them.

    Formatting the keywords to match the journal’s style

    Before you submit your manuscript, examine the style specifications of your target journal to determine how exactly the keywords are to be presented, because styles can differ across journals.

    • Journals do not even agree on whether it should be ‘keywords’ or ‘key words’ (one word or two).
    • The formatting can differ – Keywords or KEYWORDS (all capitals), bold or normal, italics or normal.
    • So too the punctuation that follows (usually a colon or space).
    • Notice the capitalisation: do all keywords start with a capital letter or is only the first keyword capitalized?
    • Lastly, check the journal’s style guide to see how the keywords are separated: with commas, semicolons, bullets or only spaces.
    • Some journals even show keywords as a list, each keyword occupying a separate line. However, you need not do that in your manuscript — you could use spaces and leave the final formatting to the journal.

    Tip: For specifications about the keywords, check the Information for Authors page of your journal’s website, or simply look up published articles in the journal.

    End note

    Keywords are the ‘key’ to wider and easier access to your paper; choose them with care.

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    The repetition of one or two key words.


    The tagline should be short and contain one or two key words.


    For example, to keep in mind some content is sufficient to pick out and remember just one or two key words.



    Скажем, для запоминания какой-нибудь информации достаточно выделить и запомнить одно-два ключевых слова.


    The key word can be either one word or a word combination of two or more words (preferably in the singular) that carry the basic meaning.

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