soundex(n) Soundex soundex(n) 







soundex - Soundex








package require Tcl 8.2


package require soundex ?1.0?


::soundex::knuth string












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
      algorithm and returns it as the result of the command.












    % ::soundex::knuth Knuth


    K530









This document, and the package it describes, will undoubtedly
    contain bugs and other problems. Please report such in the category
    soundex of the Tcllib SF Trackers
    [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=12883]. Please also report any
    ideas for enhancements you may have for either package and/or
  documentation.








knuth, soundex, text comparison, text likeness








Hashes, checksums, and encryption








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>








  

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