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"One incorrect punctuation mark in the format of a search term string can have disastrous consequences." documents in the dataset through early case assessment, and then validate that all those documents are found in the search results. Search terms must be tested not only for the substantive concepts they are trying to capture, but for their correct structure as well. Before being finalized, the syntax of the search terms within the search engine being used must be validated. One incorrect punctuation mark in the format of a search term string can have disastrous consequences for the results of the search. For example, with some search tools the "*" symbol is used as a wild card, but with other tools the "!" symbol is used. Knowing the difference, and testing to make sure the search term strings are formatted correctly, is a critical step in validating search terms. 34 Corporate Law Departments ILTA White Paper Finally, no matter how accurate and precise a set of search terms is, the most effective search happens when both parties agree on them. Avoiding later challenges to the use of the search terms by getting buy-in from the other side will go a long way towards reducing the cost of discovery. But search terms should not be agreed on in a vacuum. Only after thorough testing and validation should an agreement be made. LEVERAGE APPROPRIATE REVIEW TECHNOLOGIES Document review typically is the most expensive component of discovery. Historically, the review of documents — even in electronic form — has been time-consuming and laborious, with humans looking