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Matching Rule

Criteria defining how two records are compared, using exact or fuzzy matching, to identify duplicates.

Definition

Standard matching rules exist for accounts, contacts and leads; custom rules can match on chosen fields with exact or fuzzy methods. A matching rule must be active before a duplicate rule uses it.

Exam tip

Matching rules identify duplicates; duplicate rules decide what happens.

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