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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 36 characters
Examples Input Cluster ID
ADENAUERLAAN 60 Postbus 220 0
Postbus 220 ADENAUERLAAN 60 0
Amstelplein 1 1
Amstelplein 1, Rembrand Tower 1
GENERAAL URQUHARTLAAN 2 2
GEN. URQUHARTLN 2 2
Laan 1940-1945 3
Laan '40 - '45 3
Remarks

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

If both street information and PO Box information are present in the same input string, both will be represented in the match code.