Glossary

An API, Application Programming Interface, dictates software component communication protocols. It bridges different systems, enabling them to seamlessly exchange data and functionality.

Approximate string matching is a computer science technique for locating approximate matches to a specific string pattern. This approach is valuable when handling data inconsistencies or errors, including text typos, data format variations, or naming convention discrepancies.

Approximation error refers to the disparity between an estimated value and the exact value – a crucial concept when dealing with numerical computations.