entity resolution
nounUK /ˈɛntɪti ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/
US /ˈɛntəti ˌrɛzəˈluʃən/
The process of figuring out when different pieces of information are talking about the same real person, place, or thing.
The company used entity resolution to merge two customer records that both belonged to the same woman.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In computer science, the task of deciding whether two mentions in text refer to the same real-world object.
Entity resolution helped the search engine link 'NYC' and 'New York City' to one place.
3. The act of settling or solving a problem or dispute.
The two neighbors reached a peaceful resolution after talking.
4. A firm decision to do or not do something.
She made a resolution to read more books this year.