Two resident rows show 'Jon Smith' and 'John Smith' at the same add…

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Two resident rows show 'Jon Smith' and 'John Smith' at the same address with the same phone number. What should matching capability primarily accomplish?

Accepted Answer

Identify candidate duplicates despite string variation using deterministic and/or probabilistic match rules. — Jon and John at the same porch with the same phone are waving the same flag—matching exists to notice that wave even when the name string wobbles. Exact-only name equality leaves true twins on the floor; reckless last-name merges smash strangers together. Good match rules weigh evidence, not vanity spelling.

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Reject both rows because any spelling difference proves they are different legal persons.

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Require an exact character match on full name before any candidate pair can be considered.

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Merge every same last name citywide without reviewing supporting attributes.

Two resident rows show 'Jon Smith' and 'John Smith' at the same address with the same phone number. What should matching capability primarily accomplish?

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