Note: The results listed above reflect the default match sensitivity (85).
This definition matches on family name plus the first letter (initial) of given names. The number of initials used is dependent on the sensitivity.
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| Name (Initials) | ||
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| Description | The Name (Initials) match definition generates match codes which can be used to cluster records containing names of individuals. | |
| Max Length of Match Code | 20 characters | |
| Examples | Input | Cluster ID |
| Bart Hou | 0 | |
| B. de la Hou | 0 | |
| B.A.T.Ph.J. de la Hou | 1 | |
| B.A.T.Ph.J.K. de la Hou | 1 | |
| B.A.T.Ph.J.K.L. de la Hou | 1 | |
| P. J. Meijaard | 2 | |
| Philip John Meijaard | 2 | |
| Penelope Jeanette Meijaard | 2 | |
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This definition matches on family name plus the first letter (initial) of given names. The number of initials used is dependent on the sensitivity. |
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