Name (Extended)
Match Definition
| Name (Extended) | ||
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| Description | The Name (Extended) match definition generates match codes which can be used to cluster records containing names of individuals. | |
| Max Length of Match Code | 40 characters | |
| Examples | Input | Cluster ID |
| Thor Lorentzen | 0 | |
| Thor E. Lorenzen | 1 | |
| BJORN ISACHSEN | 2 | |
| Isachsen, Bjorn | 2 | |
| Remarks |
Note: The results listed above reflect the default match sensitivity (85). |
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In the Name (Extended) match definition, middle initials and secondary given name words are accounted for in the match code. |
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If this definition is applied to preparsed data, the following input tokens are available:
It is recommended that you map a correlating data field to each available token whenever possible. |
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