"Deduplication functions" refer to the features of software that serve to identify and manage duplicate records in a database or dataset. These functions are particularly useful in environments where large amounts of data are stored, such as CRM systems, customer information databases, or address books.
Deduplication identification: The software analyzes data for similarities and identifies potential duplicates or redundant records.
Deduplication cleanup: The software provides functions for cleaning up duplicates, including the ability to merge, update, or delete records.
Automatic deduplication: The software allows for automatic detection of duplicates based on custom rules or algorithms to automate the process and improve accuracy.
Manual review: The software allows users to manually review and confirm potential duplicates before action is taken.
Configuration flexibility: The software offers flexible configuration options to tailor the deduplication process to the specific requirements and data structures of the organization.
Deduplication prevention: The software can implement mechanisms to prevent duplicates by displaying warnings or alerts for similar records during data entry.
Deduplication reporting: The software provides reporting features to inform users about identified duplicates and provide insights into data quality.