We talked about how to delete the resulting PhoneCALLs that couldn't
possibly make sense.

Andy, et al:


I personally think (and therefore challenge others to prove me wrong) that a generalized algorithm for determining whether a character string is a "real" word is an impossible dream. Here's one reason why: In 1600, "foole" and "bee" were correct spellings; 400 years later "fool" & "be" are the correct spellings.

So long as the language continues to change dynamically, how can one algorithm cover all possibilities for all time?

Can anyone point to a spell check app that does NOT use a "dictionary" to determine what spelling is correct?

--

Rob Cozens
CCW, Serendipity Software Company
http://www.oenolog.net/who.htm

"And I, which was two fooles, do so grow three;
Who are a little wise, the best fooles bee."

from "The Triple Foole" by John Donne (1572-1631)
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