How to fuzzy match by firm names - SAS Support Communities

Fluorite | Level 6

Fluorite | Level 6

How to fuzzy match by firm names

Posted 05-07-2021 09:43 PM (1863 views)

How can I fuzzy match two datasets by firm names? I'd like to find multiple similar names as long as the names are similar.

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Lapis Lazuli | Level 10

Lapis Lazuli | Level 10

Re: How to fuzzy match by firm names

Posted 05-07-2021 11:55 PM (1839 views) | In reply to latte747

@latte747 Can you post sample input data and required output?

Tourmaline | Level 20

Tourmaline | Level 20

Re: How to fuzzy match by firm names

Posted 05-08-2021 09:58 AM (1814 views) | In reply to latte747

There are several ways to do this.

Post sample data if you want a usable code answer.

The DATA to DATA Step Macro
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Re: How to fuzzy match by firm names

Posted 05-08-2021 11:01 PM (1790 views) | In reply to latte747

https://communities.sas.com/t5/SAS-Procedures/Name-matching/td-p/82780