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Encode character strings using SOUNDEX to aid in combining the data based upon similar but not exact values.

Note:   The SOUNDEX algorithm is English-biased. For more details about SOUNDEX, please refer to the SAS Language Reference, Dictionary under Functions.

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These sample files and code examples are provided by SAS Institute Inc. "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Recipients acknowledge and agree that SAS Institute shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of their use of this material. In addition, SAS Institute will provide no support for the materials contained herein.

data a;
  input fname $20.;
  var1=soundex(scan(fname,1,' '));
  var2=soundex(scan(fname,-1,' '));
datalines;
john smith
jon smithe
jonn smythe
john paul
;

proc sort data=a;
  by var1 var2;
run;

data b;
  input name $20.;
  var1=soundex(scan(name,1,' '));
  var2=soundex(scan(name,2,' '));
datalines;
John Smith
;

data c;
  merge a b;
  by var1 var2;
run;

proc print;
run;

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These sample files and code examples are provided by SAS Institute Inc. "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Recipients acknowledge and agree that SAS Institute shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of their use of this material. In addition, SAS Institute will provide no support for the materials contained herein.

Obs       fname       var1    var2       name

 1     john paul       J5     P4
 2     john smith      J5     S53     John Smith
 3     jon smithe      J5     S53     John Smith
 4     jonn smythe     J5     S53     John Smith

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