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This paper describes the benefits of using fuzzy orderings in flexible query answering systems. We provide a brief overview of those results from the theory of fuzzy orderings that are necessary to couple fuzzy orderings with flexible querying in a meaningful synergistic way. As one case study, we discuss a simple and pragmatic variant of a flexible query answering system – the so-called Vague query system (VQS). The integration of fuzzy orderings into that system is provided in full detail along with examples.
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This work was supported by the K plus Competence Center Program which is funded by the Austrian Government, the Province of Upper Austria, and the Chamber of Commerce of Upper Austria.
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Bodenhofer, U., Küng, J. Fuzzy orderings in flexible query answering systems. Soft Computing 8, 512–522 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00500-003-0308-9
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00500-003-0308-9