DIFFERENCE Function - SQL

Overview

The DIFFERENCE function in SQL returns an integer value that measures the difference between the SOUNDEX values of two strings. It is useful for comparing the similarity of two strings based on their pronunciation.

Example:

SELECT DIFFERENCE('Hello', 'Hellp')

Syntax:

SELECT DIFFERENCE(string1, string2)

string1 is the first string to compare.

string2 is the second string to compare.