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In this paper by using Hausdorff distance as a maximum distance between two fuzzy numbers, a new fuzzy distance is introduced between two fuzzy numbers. Several examples are used to show preference of the proposed fuzzy distance to others.

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Abbasbandy, S., Hajighasemi, S. (2010). A Fuzzy Distance between Two Fuzzy Numbers. In: Hüllermeier, E., Kruse, R., Hoffmann, F. (eds) Information Processing and Management of Uncertainty in Knowledge-Based Systems. Applications. IPMU 2010. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 81. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-14058-7_39

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