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Fuzzy Match Names

nmotiani
7 - Meteor

I am trying to match org names to another list of org names.

 

Since the names from both datasets don't exactly match, which is why I cant use the join tool. How do I figure out the close matches? Can someone help me build a short workflow?

 

example:

 

Data Set 1

 

OrganizationID
Apple1
Orange2
Banana3
Kiwi4

 

Data Set 2

OrganizationID
Apple AssociationA
Orange CompanyB
Banana and brothersC
Kiwi and Co.D
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alexnajm
19 - Altair
19 - Altair
jrlindem
13 - Pulsar

 Check out my response to your other thread:

Fuzzy Match Workflow - Alteryx Community

alexnajm
19 - Altair
19 - Altair

This added context helps - I agree a Find Replace is better in this situation.

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