1.3.3.8.22 Comparison: Word Starts With In Common
The Word Starts With In Common comparison determines if there is a starting substring match between any of the words in two String/String Array identifiers.
Use the Word Starts With In Common comparison to find matches for String identifiers where extra information is frequently at the end of words. This comparison is particularly useful for matching name initials and abbreviated names.
This comparison does not support the use of result bands.
Options
None.
Example
This example uses the Word Starts With In Common comparison to match records with a given name in common allowing for initials and abbreviations.
Example results:
Table 1-60 Example Results: Word Starts With In Common
| Value A | Value B | Comparison Result |
|---|---|---|
|
Alf |
Alfred James |
True |
|
Alf |
James Alfred |
True |
|
David |
James Alfred |
False |
|
David |
D |
True |