Adjusting String Similarity Parameter for Accurate Result
TLDR The asked how to adjust string similarity parameter for accuracy. Kishore Nallan suggested to set num_typos to 0, 1, or 2.
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01:28 AMHi, how do I adjust the string similarity parameter so I will get more accurate result? I can do it on Algolia.
Kishore Nallan
Kishore Nallan
03:30 AM👋 You can set
num_typos to 0,1,2. Default is 2. Make it 1 if you want to restrict fuzzy matches.
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