Definition
The levenshtein() function returns the Levenshtein distance(the number of characters you have to replace, insert or delete to transform string1 into string2) between two strings.
Syntax
levenshtein(string1, string2, insert, replace, delete)
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
string1 |
Numeric or String. Specifies the key. |
string2 |
Specifies the value on the given key. |
insert |
Specifies the value on the given key. |
replace |
Specifies the value on the given key. |
delete |
Specifies the value on the given key. |
Example
<?php
echo levenshtein("Hello World","ello World");
echo "<br>";
echo levenshtein("Hello World","ello World", 10, 20, 30);