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The '''String Similarity Panel''' also known as '''String Similarity Examiners''' are responsible evaluating string similarities to the different gTLD strings that might confuse internet users. The panel will compare the proposed gTLD strings with any reserved name, existing TLD, requested IDN ccTLD and current new gTLD string proposals. It will also examine the IDN tables submitted by applicants. String similarity evaluations will be done during the initial evaluation.<ref>[http://www.new-gtld.ch/faq.php What are the evaluation panels?]</ref>

The '''String Similarity Panel''', also known as '''String Similarity Examiners''', are responsible for determining if there are any similar gTLD strings that will likely and significantly  confuse Internet users. The panel will compare [[new gTTLD Program|new gTLD strings]] with any reserved name, existing TLD, requested IDN ccTLD, and other new gTLD string proposals. It will also examine the IDN tables submitted by applicants. String similarity evaluations is done during the initial evaluation phase of the new gTLD application review process.<ref>[http://www.new-gtld.ch/faq.php What are the evaluation panels?]</ref>

On February 25, 2009, the [[ICANN Board]] issued a call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for individual interested to become string similarity examiners.<ref>[http://archive.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/eoi-string-sim-25feb09-en.pdf ICANN CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOIs) For New gTLD String Similarity Examiners]</ref> ICANN selected [[InterConnect Communications]] in partnership with the University College London to identify string similarity.<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/blog/preparing-evaluators-22nov11-en Preparing Evaluators for the New gTLD Application Process]</ref>

On February 25, 2009, the [[ICANN Board]] issued a call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for individuals interested in becoming string similarity examiners.<ref>[http://archive.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/eoi-string-sim-25feb09-en.pdf ICANN CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOIs) For New gTLD String Similarity Examiners]</ref> ICANN selected [[InterConnect Communications]] in partnership with the University College London to identify string similarity.<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/blog/preparing-evaluators-22nov11-en Preparing Evaluators for the New gTLD Application Process]</ref>

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