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This function returns a number between 0 and 100 representing the percentage of similarity between two strings based on the Jaro Winkler similarity algorithm.

100 represents full equivalence, and 0 represents zero similarity between both string arguments.

Syntax
similarity(string s1, string s2) #Output: Number
Examples
Parser expressionDescription
similarity("JIRA Workflow Toolbox", "jira workflow toolbox")

This example returns the number 100

similarity("JIRA Workflow Toolbox", "Jira WorflowTolbox")

This example returns the number 97

similarity("My Gym. Childrens Fitness", "My Gym Children's Fitness Center")

This example returns the number 92

similarity("D N H Enterprises Inc", "D & H Enterprises, Inc.")

This example returns the number 91

similarity("ABC Corporation", "ABC Corp'")

This example returns the number 92

similarity("Hello World!", "Bye bye World!")

This example returns the number 69

similarity("I caught a lizard", "This is my giraffe")

This example returns the number 51

Additional information

Parameters used in this function

ParameterInput (data type)Description
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DATA TYPE

Parameter description.
xxx

DATA TYPE

Parameter description.
Output

This function returns a NUMBER