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ICANN Seeks Input on String Similarity Evaluation Data

16 October 2025

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has published String Similarity Evaluation (SSE) data for public comment in preparation for the Next Round of New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs). This data will assist the SSE Panel in conducting the subsequent independent manual evaluation of new gTLD strings.

Feedback is requested on the proposed similar code points, as well as their proposed degree of similarity. Input is also requested to identify additional code points, if any, that should be included as being similar to each other.

For more information and to participate in the proceeding, please visit the Public Comment webpage.

Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 16 October 2025
Submissions Closing Date: Thursday, 4 December 2025

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