LevenshteinSimilarityScorer
Computes similarity based on Levenshtein (edit) distance between prediction and ground truth. Measures the minimum number of single-character edits needed to transform one string into another.
Overview
Computes similarity based on Levenshtein (edit) distance between prediction and ground truth. Measures the minimum number of single-character edits needed to transform one string into another.
Use Cases
- Accuracy benchmarking and validation
How It Works
This scorer uses deterministic rule-based evaluation to validate outputs against specific criteria. It applies predefined rules and patterns to assess the response, providing consistent and reproducible results without requiring LLM inference.
Input Schema
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| prediction | str | Yes | Text to compare |
| ground_truth | str | Yes | Reference text |
Output Schema
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| score | float | Similarity score (0-10) |
| passed | bool | True if above threshold |
| reasoning | str | Edit distance analysis |
| metadata.edit_distance | int | Raw edit distance |
| metadata.similarity_ratio | float | Normalized similarity |
Score Interpretation
Default threshold: 7/10
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use this scorer?
Use LevenshteinSimilarityScorer when you need to evaluate nlp-metrics and accuracy aspects of your AI outputs. It's particularly useful for accuracy benchmarking and validation.
Why does this scorer need expected output?
This scorer compares the generated output against a known expected result to calculate accuracy metrics.
Can I customize the threshold?
Yes, the default threshold of 7 can be customized when configuring the scorer.
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