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# computeDistance(_:to:)

Computes the distance between two feature print observations.

```
func computeDistance(_ outDistance: UnsafeMutablePointer<Float>, to featurePrint: VNFeaturePrintObservation) throws
```

## Parameters

`outDistance`

A pointer to store the calculated distance value.

`featurePrint`

The feature print object whose distance to calculate.

## Discussion

Shorter distances indicate greater similarity between feature prints.

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