sort php array by relevance

Question

I want to sort a php array in a way that it compares to a certain string and

Exact match of the string is in the top
the rest need to be sorted according to relevance to the string. The most similar string to be next and so on.

I am getting the array remotely so i do not have any control over sql statements
I have googled and couldn't find a satisfying answer.
Thank you in advance

Have you checked the PHP Manual for different array sorting functions? — kapa, Jan 30 '13 at 08:12
provide an example. & refer this : http://php.net/manual/en/array.sorting.php — Techie, Jan 30 '13 at 08:16

score 4 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 30 '13 at 08:17

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You could use usort with a callback function that utilizes levenshtein() to sort your array.

answered Jan 30 '13 at 08:17

Benjamin Paap

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THank you i will try the solutions – Prabhath Karunakalage Jan 31 '13 at 13:34

sort php array by relevance

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