recordmatching
nounUK /ˈrekɔːd ˌmætʃɪŋ/
US /ˈrekərd ˌmætʃɪŋ/
Record matching is when a computer finds the same person or thing in two different lists.
The hospital used record matching to connect the patient's old and new files.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In genealogy, the process of finding the same ancestor in different historical documents.
Her record matching skills helped her trace the family back to 1850.
3. In music, the act of pairing a song's recording with its correct metadata or artist.
The streaming service improved record matching so songs show the right album art.
4. In sports, the act of equaling a previous best performance.
His record matching jump tied the school's long-standing high jump mark.