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Address

Match Definition

Address
Description The Address match definition generates match codes which can be used to cluster records containing addresses.
Max Length of Match Code 37 characters
Examples Input Cluster ID
corso Sempione 17/10 0
via Sempione 17-10 0
C.So Italia 46 / CP. N° 7709 Focette 1
CP. N° 7709 Focette, C.So Italia 46 1
Strada Statale Padana Superiore km 30.700 2
SS 11 KM 30+700 2
Remarks

Note Note: The results listed above reflect the default match sensitivity (85).

The Street Type is included in the match code at sensitivity 95. Street number is completely excluded at sensitivity 50. Information from Street Name and PO Box Number are (if present in the input string) always part of the match key.