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How to compare strings from 2 different data sources

madhurinani
8 - Asteroid

Hello,

Below is my query

Excel 1, column 1: 

Name
pineapple sciences
Hello fresh
tomato garden

 

Excel 2 column 1:

Name
pineapple sciences ltd
original
tomato ltd

 

The o/p should be only row #1 and #3 based on a fuzzy match. I tried using a join condition but was unable to do it.

How can i achieve that?

 

Thanks/

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binuacs
21 - Polaris

@madhurinani You cannot match the fields using join tool because these fields are not exactly matching. in this use case fuzzy match is the best option

madhurinani
8 - Asteroid

@binuacs 

But Fuzzy match doesn't allow 2 input parameters, correct?


I have those columns coming from 2 different data sources.

 

How do i achieve using Fuzzy match then?

 

binuacs
21 - Polaris

@madhurinani you can union the dataset and try using fuzzy match tool, try different options in the Match Syle drop down box 

binuacs_1-1657612776392.png

 

 

madhurinani
8 - Asteroid

Thank you. 
let me try using your logic.

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