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| Subject: | [gislist] Question about Interpreting SOUNDEX |
| Date: |
06/29/2006 10:05:01 AM |
| From: |
Robert Oblinsky |
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All:
Does anyone know of a standard method for interpreting the results of
SOUNDEX conversions? We are trying to create a Street Name Submission
tool that will allow developers to check their proposed street names
against active and reserved street names. Ideal results would identify
sound-alikes and spelling conflicts, as well as invalid street type
designations.
The problem is, I cannot find any clarification regarding the
comparison of one SOUNDEX to another. I found any number of websites
detailing the algorithms for calculating the values, but no
clarification on how to use the values once you have them.
Example: HARRELL (Soundex = H640) and HARROW (Soundex = H600) are
clearly too similar sounding to be allowed. When spoken quickly they
sound almost identical.
My problem is, how do I compare the SOUNDEX values H640 vs H600 and
determine, simply based on the values, that these two street names are
too similar. What is the relationship between H640 and H600 in real,
defensible terms? Is there a tipping factor that is commonly applied?
Any guidance is greatly appreciated.
Bob Oblinsky
City of Suffolk, VA
GIS Manager
757-923-3664
roblinsky@city.suffolk.va.us
http://www.suffolk.va.us/gis
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