soundex(3tcl) Soundex soundex(3tcl)
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NAME
soundex - Soundex
SYNOPSIS
package require Tcl 8.2
package require soundex ?1.0?
::soundex::knuth string
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DESCRIPTION
This package provides soundex algorithms which allow the comparison of
words based on their phonetic likeness.
Currently only an algorithm by Knuth is provided, which is tuned to
english names and words.
::soundex::knuth string
Computes the soundex code of the input string using Knuth's al-
gorithm and returns it as the result of the command.
EXAMPLES
% ::soundex::knuth Knuth
K530
BUGS, IDEAS, FEEDBACK
This document, and the package it describes, will undoubtedly contain
bugs and other problems. Please report such in the category soundex of
the Tcllib Trackers [http://core.tcl.tk/tcllib/reportlist]. Please
also report any ideas for enhancements you may have for either package
and/or documentation.
When proposing code changes, please provide unified diffs, i.e the out-
put of diff -u.
Note further that attachments are strongly preferred over inlined
patches. Attachments can be made by going to the Edit form of the
ticket immediately after its creation, and then using the left-most
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KEYWORDS
knuth, soundex, text comparison, text likeness
CATEGORY
Hashes, checksums, and encryption
COPYRIGHT
Copyright (c) ????, Algorithm: Donald E. Knuth
Copyright (c) 2003, Documentation: Andreas Kupries <andreas_kupries@users.sourceforge.net>
Copyright (c) 1998, Tcl port: Evan Rempel <erempel@uvic.ca>
tcllib 1.0 soundex(3tcl)