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Match found

A state in which a comparison of records has identified at least one corresponding record.

In plain English

It means the details being checked line up with a record in the set being compared. The result says that at least one corresponding record was identified.

In context

Here, it reports that the entered details correspond to at least one record in the portal's records.

Situation
Using identity, tax, and citizen portals for login, verification, submissions, and notices
What it communicates
reports that the entered details matched a portal record

Meaning limits

By itself, this status does not establish that only one record matched or that any further decision has been made.

Examples

“After the records were compared, the result was Match found for two old accounts under the same address.”

Core meaning

“When Mina entered the family name and date of birth, the portal returned Match found in its records.”

In context