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Dutch, Netherlands Definitions

Definitions for the Dutch, Netherlands locale are described below.

Case Definitions
Extraction Definitions
Gender Analysis Definitions
Identification Analysis Definitions
Match Definitions
Parse Definitions
Pattern Analysis Definitions
Standardization Definitions
Inherited Definitions

Case Definitions

Proper (Address)
Description	The Proper (Address) case definition propercases addresses.
Examples	Input	Output
	'T GOIJLAAN 1-7	't Goijlaan 1-7
	2DE ANTONIE HEINSIUSSTR 1	2de Antonie Heinsiusstr 1
	NESSTRAAT 1 T/O 2	Nesstraat 1 t/o 2
Remarks

Proper (Name)
Description	The Proper (Name) case definition propercases names of individuals.
Examples	Input	Output
	T.A.V. DRS. K.E.A. DE VAAN RBA	t.a.v. drs. K.E.A. de Vaan RBA
	DE HEER LUC MARC JANSSENS, BURGGRAAF	de heer Luc Marc Janssens, burggraaf
	DHR. JAN VAN VLIES	dhr. Jan van Vlies
	DHR. VAN VLIES	dhr. Van Vlies
Remarks	Propercasing is applied to given names and family names. Typical prefixes, titles, family name prepositions, and suffixes are lowercased according to Dutch common practice.

Proper (Organization)
Description	The Proper (Organization) case definition propercases organization names.
Examples	Input	Output
	Afdeling Van Werk En Inkomen	Afdeling van Werk en Inkomen
	akzo/pq silica vof	AKZO/PQ Silica VOF
	N.V. BANK VOOR DE BOUWNIJVERHEID	N.V. Bank voor de Bouwnijverheid
Remarks

Extraction Definitions

None.

Gender Analysis Definitions

None.

Identification Analysis Definitions

Individual/Organization
Description	The Individual/Organization identification analysis definition determines whether a string represents the name of an individual or an organization.
Possible Output	INDIVIDUAL ORGANIZATION UNKNOWN
Examples	Input	Output
	B.H.A. van Rijzewijk	INDIVIDUAL
	Cuijpers MBA	INDIVIDUAL
	H.H.J. Maas, boekhouder	INDIVIDUAL
	Mevr. Cheritaa Arends Hulsmeijers	INDIVIDUAL
	ActiVite	ORGANIZATION
	GGD Kennemerland	ORGANIZATION
	IBN Groep	ORGANIZATION
	Floor BV	ORGANIZATION
Remarks

Match Definitions

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	If both street information and PO Box information are present in the same input string, both will be represented in the match code.
Remarks	Note: The results listed above reflect the default match sensitivity (85).

Address (PO Box Only)
Description	The Address (PO Box Only) match definition generates match codes which can be used to cluster records containing the PO Box portion of an address.
Max Length of Match Code	15 characters
Examples	Input	Cluster ID
	ADENAUERLAAN 60 Postbus 220	0
	Postbus 220 ADENAUERLAAN 60	0
	Postbus 220	0
	Postbus 220, Amstelplein 1	0
	P O Box 12	1
	Postbus 12	1
Remarks	If both street information and PO Box information are present in the same input string, only the PO Box information will be represented in the match code.
Remarks	Note: The results listed above reflect the default match sensitivity (85).

Address (Street Only)
Description	The Address (Street Only) match definition generates match codes which can be used to cluster records containing the street portion of an address.
Max Length of Match Code	30 characters
Examples	Input	Cluster ID
	ADENAUERLAAN 60 Postbus 220	0
	Postbus 220 ADENAUERLAAN 60	0
	ADENAUERLAAN 60	0
	GENERAAL URQUHARTLAAN 2	1
	GEN. URQUHARTLN 2	1
	Laan 1940-1945	2
	Laan '40 - '45	2
Remarks	If both street information and PO Box information are present in the same input string, only street information will be represented in the match code.
Remarks	Note: The results listed above reflect the default match sensitivity (85).

City
Description	The City match definition generates match codes which can be used to cluster records containing city names.
Max Length of Match Code	20 characters
Examples	Input	Cluster ID
	Dokkumer Nije Silen	0
	Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen	0
	Oud-Beijerland	1
	Oud-Beijerland, Zuid-Holland	1
	BEEK & DONK	2
	BEEK EN DONK	2
	BEEK/DONK	2
	Amsterdam	3
	Amsterdam Zuid-Oost	3
	OOST,-WEST-EN MIDDELBEERS	4
	Middelbeers	4
	OUD VOSSEMER	5
	VOSSEMER	5
	OLDEBERKOOP	6
	NIJEBERKOOP	6
Remarks	Note: The results listed above reflect the default match sensitivity (85).

City - State/Province - Postal Code
Description	The City - State/Province - Postal Code match definition generates match codes which can be used to cluster records containing last line address information.
Max Length of Match Code	26 characters
Examples	Input	Cluster ID
	9902BW Dokkumer Nije Silen	0
	9902SB Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen	0
	8732EK Kubaard	1
	8732 EM Kûbaard	1
	8732EK Kübaard	1
	1502RE EGMOND AD HOEF	2
	1502RE EGMOND AAN DE HOEF	2
	1502RE Egmond Binnen	2
	1502RE EGMOND AAN ZEE	2
	1000 AB AMSTERDAM	3
	1000 AC AMSTERDAM	3
	1000BA AMSTERDAM ZO	3
	1000 CC AMSTERDAM ZUIDOOST	3
	NL-1142JN	4
	Postcode: 1142 JN	4
	1142.JN	4
	NL1142JN	4
Remarks	On most sensitivities both the postal code and the city name contribute to the match code. You can combine match codes for these fields more freely if you parse the data and use the separate City and Postal Code definitions.
Remarks	Note: The results listed above reflect the default match sensitivity (85).

Name (Initials)
Description	The Name (Initials) match definition generates match codes which can be used to cluster records containing names of individuals.
Max Length of Match Code	20 characters
Examples	Input	Cluster ID
	Bart Hou	0
	B. de la Hou	0
	B.A.T.Ph.J. de la Hou	1
	B.A.T.Ph.J.K. de la Hou	1
	B.A.T.Ph.J.K.L. de la Hou	1
	P. J. Meijaard	2
	Philip John Meijaard	2
	Penelope Jeanette Meijaard	2
Remarks	Note: The results listed above reflect the default match sensitivity (85).
Remarks	This definition matches on family name plus the first letter (initial) of given names. The number of initials used is dependent on the sensitivity.

Organization
Description	The Organization match definition generates match codes which can be used to cluster records containing organization names.
Max Length of Match Code	35 characters
Examples	Input	Cluster ID
	Essent Energie Noord N.V.	0
	ESSENT ENERGIE	0
	Essent Milieu Wijster	1
	Automobielbedrijven Pouw BV, Zwolle	2
	Automobielbedrijf Pouw NV Zwolle	2
	Pouw Automobiel	2
Remarks	Note: The results listed above reflect the default match sensitivity (85).

Organization (Abbr)
Description	The Organization (Abbr) match definition generates match codes which can be used to cluster records containing organization names based on their abbreviations.
Max Length of Match Code	15 characters
Examples	Input	Cluster ID
	ABC NV	0
	A.B.C.NV	0
	Aan Boot Constructions BV	0
	Arne Bergheim CopyCenter	0
	ABB	1
	Asea Brown Boveri	1
Remarks	Note: The results listed above reflect the default match sensitivity (85).
Remarks	This definition has a high rate of false hits because different organization names can have the same abbreviation. For example, Aan Boot Constructions BV and Arne Bergheim CopyCenter both have the abbreviation ABC.

Phone
Description	The Phone match definition generates match codes which can be used to cluster records containing phone numbers.
Max Length of Match Code	22 characters
Examples	Input	Cluster ID
	0800-VAKANTIE	0
	0800-8252684	0
	+31 20 1234567	1
	+31 (0)20 1234567	1
	020 1234567	1
	06 12345678	2
	06 12345670	2
	06 12345600	3
	045 7654321	4
	045 7654320	4
	045 7654300	5
	0412 654321	6
	0412 654320	6
	0412 654300	7
	+44 (0)2012345000	8
	+44 2012345000	8
	0165 884685	9
	165 884685	9
Remarks	Note: The results listed above reflect the default match sensitivity (85).
Remarks	Two domestic numbers match if one contains the area code's leading zero and the other does not, as shown in the final example.

Postal Code
Description	The Postal Code match definition generates match codes which can be used to cluster records containing postal codes.
Max Length of Match Code	16 characters
Examples	Input	Cluster ID
	1042JN	0
	1042 JN	0
	NL-1042JN	0
	1973 AE	1
Remarks	Note: The results listed above reflect the default match sensitivity (85).

State/Province
Description	The State/Province match definition generates match codes which can be used to cluster records containing states and provinces.
Max Length of Match Code	15 characters
Examples	Input	Cluster ID
	NL-FR	0
	Fryslân	0
	Friesland	0
	Provincie: Noord-Holland	1
	Province of North Holland	1
Remarks	Note: The results listed above reflect the default match sensitivity (85).

Parse Definitions

Address
Description	The Address parse definition parses addresses into a set of tokens.
Output Tokens	Building Name Street Building Number Building Number Extension PO Box Additional Info
Example 1	Input	Output Token	Output
	Baron van Nagellstraat 136A	Building Name
		Street	Baron van Nagellstraat
		Building Number	136
		Building Number Extension	A
		PO Box
		Additional Info
Example 2	Input	Output Token	Output
	Postbus 11363	Building Name
		Street
		Building Number
		Building Number Extension
		PO Box	Postbus 11363
		Additional Info
Example 3	Input	Output Token	Output
	Amperestraat 1718 -3 p/a	Building Name
		Street	Amperestraat
		Building Number	1718
		Building Number Extension	3
		PO Box
		Additional Info
Remarks

Address (Full)
Description	The Address (Full) parse definition parses addresses containing complete two-line addresses into a set of tokens.
Output Tokens	Building Name Street Building Number Extension City State/Province Postal Code Additional Info
Example 1	Input	Output Token	Output
	Mr P J Troelstralaan 2446 b 8 1422SC Abcoude	Building Name
		Street	Mr P J Troelstralaan
		Building Number	2446
		Extension	b 8
		City	Abcoude
		State/Province
		Postal Code	1422SC
		Additional Info
Example 2	Input	Output Token	Output
	Neslaan 94183 kmr 017 1751GH Abcoude	Building Name
		Street	Neslaan
		Building Number	94183
		Extension
		City	Abcoude
		State/Province
		Postal Code	1751GH
		Additional Info	kmr 017
Example 3	Input	Output Token	Output
	Postbus 1109 1001 GB AMSTERDAM	Building Name
		Street
		Building Number
		Extension	Postbus 1109
		City	AMSTERDAM
		State/Province
		Postal Code	1001 GB
		Additional Info
Remarks

Address (Global)
Description	The Address (Global) parse definition parses addresses into a globally recognized set of tokens.
Output Tokens	Recipient Building/Site Street Extension PO Box Additional Info
Example 1	Input	Output Token	Output
	Baron van Nagellstraat 136A	Recipient
		Building/Site
		Street	Baron van Nagellstraat 136
		Extension	A
		PO Box
		Additional Info
Example 2	Input	Output Token	Output
	Postbus 11363	Recipient
		Building/Site
		Street
		Extension
		PO Box	Postbus 11363
		Extension
Example 3	Input	Output Token	Output
	Amperestraat 1718 -3 p/a	Recipient
		Building/Site
		Street	Amperestraat 1718
		Extension	3
		PO Box
		Extension
Remarks	Parse definitions named with the Global keyword use a set of output tokens that is consistent across every locale. Results obtained from these definitions can be stored in the same database fields as the results obtained from definitions of the same name in other locales.

City - State/Province - Postal Code
Description	The City - State/Province - Postal Code parse definition parses last line address information into a set of tokens.
Output Tokens	City State/Province Postal Code Additional Info
Example 1	Input	Output Token	Output
	1077 ZX AMSTERDAM	City	AMSTERDAM
		State/Province
		Postal Code	1077 ZX
		Additional Info
Example 2	Input	Output Token	Output
	Tabakspaadje 5601 K-3, 1693GB NIEUWERKERK A/D IJSSEL	City	NIEUWERKERK A/D IJSSEL
		State/Province
		Postal Code	1693GB
		Additional Info	Tabakspaadje 5601 K-3
Example 3	Input	Output Token	Output
	NL-5991BZ BAARLO LB	City	BAARLO LB
		State/Province
		Postal Code	NL-5991BZ
		Additional Info
Example 4	Input	Output Token	Output
	1019DG AMERSFOORT UT	City	AMERSFOORT
		State/Province	UT
		Postal Code	1019DG
		Additional Info
Remarks

City - State/Province - Postal Code (Global)
Description	The City - State/Province - Postal Code (Global) parse definition parses last line address information into a globally recognized set of tokens.
Output Tokens	City State/Province Postal Code Additional Info
Example 1	Input	Output Token	Output
	1077 ZX AMSTERDAM	City	AMSTERDAM
		State/Province
		Postal Code	1077 ZX
		Additional Info
Example 2	Input	Output Token	Output
	Tabakspaadje 5601 K-3, 1693GB NIEUWERKERK A/D IJSSEL	City	NIEUWERKERK A/D IJSSEL
		State/Province
		Postal Code	1693GB
		Additional Info	Tabakspaadje 5601 K-3
Example 3	Input	Output Token	Output
	NL-5991BZ BAARLO LB	City	BAARLO LB
		State/Province
		Postal Code	NL-5991BZ
		Additional Info
Example 4	Input	Output Token	Output
	1019DG AMERSFOORT UT	City	AMERSFOORT
		State/Province	UT
		Postal Code	1019DG
		Additional Info
Remarks	If province information is a required part of the city name according to the NEN standard list of cities the province information will be parsed into the City token. Otherwise, province information will be parsed into the Province token. Parse definitions named with the Global keyword use a set of output tokens that is consistent across every locale. Results obtained from these definitions can be stored in the same database fields as the results obtained from definitions of the same name in other locales.

Name (Separate Prepositions)
Description	The Name (Separate Prepositions) parse definition parses names of individuals into a set of tokens.
Output Tokens	Prefix Title Given Name Family Name Preposition Family Name Suffix Additional Info
Example 1	Input	Output Tokens	Output
	Bas s'Jacob	Prefix
		Title
		Given Name	Bas
		Family Name Preposition	s'
		Family Name	Jacob
		Suffix
		Additional Info
Example 2	Input	Output Tokens	Output
	Jaap O'Connor	Prefix
		Title
		Given Name	Jaap
		Family Name Preposition
		Family Name	O'Connor
		Suffix
		Additional Info
Example 3	Input	Output Tokens	Output
	Dhr. ing. Maarten van der Berg Jr, Directeur	Prefix	Dhr.
		Title	ing.
		Given Name	Maarten
		Family Name Preposition	van der
		Family Name	Berg
		Suffix	Jr
		Additional Info	Directeur
Remarks	Dutch academic titles are parsed into Title, while business titles are parsed into Additional Info.

Organization
Description	The Organization parse definition parses organization names into a set of tokens.
Output Tokens	Name Legal Form Site Additional Info
Example 1	Input	Output Token	Output
	Waterschap Reest en Wieden BV Afd. Bibliotheek	Name	Waterschap Reest en Wieden
		Legal Form	BV
		Site
		Additional Info	Afd. Bibliotheek
Example 2	Input	Output Token	Output
	PI Flevoland Locatie Lelystad	Name	PI Flevoland
		Legal Form
		Site	Locatie Lelystad
		Additional Info
Example 3	Input	Output Token	Output
	Automobielbedrijf Pouw BV,Zwolle	Name	Automobielbedrijf Pouw
		Legal Form	BV
		Site	Zwolle
		Additional Info
Example 4	Input	Output Token	Output
	Automobielbedrijf Pouw Zwolle BV	Name	Automobielbedrijf Pouw Zwolle
		Legal Form	BV
		Site
		Additional Info
Remarks

Organization (Global)
Description	The Organization (Global) parse definition parses organization names into a set of tokens.
Output Tokens	Name Legal Form Site Additional Info
Example 1	Input	Output Token	Output
	Waterschap Reest en Wieden BV Afd. Bibliotheek	Name	Waterschap Reest en Wieden
		Legal Form	BV
		Site
		Additional Info	Afd. Bibliotheek
Example 2	Input	Output Token	Output
	PI Flevoland Locatie Lelystad	Name	PI Flevoland
		Legal Form
		Site	Locatie Lelystad
		Additional Info
Example 3	Input	Output Token	Output
	Automobielbedrijf Pouw BV,Zwolle	Name	Automobielbedrijf Pouw
		Legal Form	BV
		Site	Zwolle
		Additional Info
Example 4	Input	Output Token	Output
	Automobielbedrijf Pouw Zwolle BV	Name	Automobielbedrijf Pouw Zwolle
		Legal Form	BV
		Site
		Additional Info
Remarks	Parse definitions named with the Global keyword use a set of output tokens that is consistent across every locale. Results obtained from these definitions can be stored in the same database fields as the results obtained from definitions of the same name in other locales.

Phone
Description	The Phone parse definition parses phone numbers into a set of tokens.
Output Tokens	Country Code Area Code Base Number Extension Line Type Additional Info
Example 1	Input	Output Token	Output
	Kantoor: +31 (30) 639 50 41 Toestel 208 (nachten en weekdagen)	Country Code	+31
		Area Code	30
		Base Number	639 50 41
		Extension	208
		Line Type	Kantoor:
		Additional Info	(nachten en weekdagen)
Example 2	Input	Output Token	Output
	0631-463670 - Mobiel	Country Code
		Area Code	06
		Base Number	31-463670
		Extension
		Line Type	Mobiel
		Additional Info
Example 3	Input	Output Token	Output
	BEN Nederland B.V.: +31624001405	Country Code	+31
		Area Code	6
		Base Number	24001405
		Extension
		Line Type
		Additional Info	BEN Nederland B.V.:
Example 4	Input	Output Token	Output
	00442012345000	Country Code	0044
		Area Code
		Base Number	2012345000
		Extension
		Line Type
		Additional Info
Example 5	Input	Output Token	Output
	0800 5 765 565	Country Code
		Area Code	0800
		Base Number	5 765 565
		Extension
		Line Type
		Additional Info
Example 6	Input	Output Token	Output
	0900-DRIVE	Country Code
		Area Code	0900
		Base Number	DRIVE
		Extension
		Line Type
		Additional Info
Remarks

Phone (Global)
Description	The Phone (Global) parse definition parses phone numbers into a globally recognized set of tokens.
Output Tokens	Country Code Area Code Base Number Extension Line Type Additional Info
Example 1	Input	Output Token	Output
	Kantoor: +31 (30) 639 50 41 Toestel 208 (nachten en weekdagen)	Country Code	+31
		Area Code	30
		Base Number	639 50 41
		Extension	208
		Line Type	Kantoor:
		Additional Info	(nachten en weekdagen)
Example 2	Input	Output Token	Output
	0631-463670 - Mobiel	Country Code
		Area Code	06
		Base Number	31-463670
		Extension
		Line Type	Mobiel
		Additional Info
Example 3	Input	Output Token	Output
	BEN Nederland B.V.: +31624001405	Country Code	+31
		Area Code	6
		Base Number	24001405
		Extension
		Line Type
		Additional Info	BEN Nederland B.V.:
Example 4	Input	Output Token	Output
	00442012345000	Country Code	0044
		Area Code
		Base Number	2012345000
		Extension
		Line Type
		Additional Info
Example 5	Input	Output Token	Output
	0800 5 765 565	Country Code
		Area Code	0800
		Base Number	5 765 565
		Extension
		Line Type
		Additional Info
Example 6	Input	Output Token	Output
	0900-DRIVE	Country Code
		Area Code	0900
		Base Number	DRIVE
		Extension
		Line Type
		Additional Info
Remarks	Parse definitions named with the Global keyword use a set of output tokens that is consistent across every locale. Results obtained from these definitions can be stored in the same database fields as the results obtained from definitions of the same name in other locales.

Pattern Analysis Definitions

None.

Standardization Definitions

Address
Description	The Address standardization definition standardizes addresses.
Examples	Input	Output
	S GRAVENSLOOT 33	's Gravensloot 33
	Beatrixlaan 16 p/a	Beatrixlaan 16
	Weena 327-329 2nd Floor	Weena 327-329 2 Hoog
	217 Schiphol Blvd	Schiphol Boulevard 217
	Boterdiep 13 tm 15	Boterdiep 13-15
	Plein '40-'45 1	Plein 1940-1945 1
	SCHIPHOLDIJK AB WS DE RAZENDE BOL	Schipholdijk a/b WS De Razende Bol
	LN. V N.O.Indie 127-IV	Laan van Nieuw Oost Indie 127 IV
Remarks

Address (Short Street Name)
Description	The Address (Short Street Name) standardization definition standardizes addresses, using abbreviated street names and types.
Examples	Input	Output
	Sint - Janshaven 1	St-Janshvn 1
	Weena 327-329 2nd Floor	Weena 327-329 2 Hg
	Postbus 7700 - Kamer 743	Postbus 7700, Kmr 743
	Laan van Nieuw Oost Indie 127 iv	Ln van NOI 127 IV
Remarks

City
Description	The City standardization definition standardizes city names.
Examples	Input	Output
	ST WILLEBRORD	Sint Willebrord
	Ohé en Laak	Ohe en Laak
	Emmer-Compascuüm	Emmer-Compascuum
	Capelle a/d Ijssel	Capelle aan den IJssel
	ELSLOO LB	Elsloo LB
	3250 BB Spijkenisse, Zuid Holland	Spijkenisse, 3250 BB, Zuid-Holland
	/Almere-Haven/	Almere
	Hoorn (NH)	Hoorn NH
	WAAXENS GEM LITTENSERADIEL	Waaksens gem Litt
	BEEK & DONK	Beek en Donk
	CADIER/KER	Cadier en Keer
	Amsterdam (Schiphol-Rijk) 1319 PS	Schiphol-Rijk, 1319 PS
	1101 BR Amsterdam Netherlands	Amsterdam, 1101 BR, Netherlands
	Huis ter Heide Utrecht	Huis ter Heide UT
	Amersfoort Utrecht	Amersfoort, Utrecht
Remarks	Whenever possible, city names are standardized according to the NEN standard list of city names.

City - State/Province - Postal Code
Description	The City - State/Province - Postal Code standardization definition standardizes last line address information.
Examples	Input	Output
	NL-5991BZ BAARLO LB	5991 BZ Baarlo LB
	1436BM Aldeholtwâlde	1436 BM Oldeholtwolde
	3625 AE Rûgehúzen	3625 AE Ruigahuizen
	Tabakspaadje 5601 K-3, 1693GB NIEUWERKERK A/D IJSSEL	1693 GB Nieuwerkerk ad IJssel (Tabakspaadje 5601 K-3)
	3250 BB Spijkenisse, Zuid Holland	3250 BB Spijkenisse (Zuid-Holland)
	9468GN den Haag	9468 GN 's-Gravenhage
	2400AH ALPHEN/RIJN	2400 AH Alphen aan den Rijn
	3400AH IJSSELSTEIN UTRECHT	3400 AH IJsselstein UT
	B-1000 Brussel	BE-1000 Brussel
	D-2457 Hamburg	DE-2457 Hamburg
	RUS-127299 Moskva	RU-127299 Moskva
	Postcode: 1251ME Woonplaats: Amsterdam	1251 ME Amsterdam
	1oo1PN Amsterdam	1001 PN Amsterdam
Remarks	Whenever possible, city names are standardized according to the NEN standard list of city names. Postal codes are standardized using domestic formatting, with spaces, unless the input is a foreign postal code.

City - State/Province - Postal Code (International)
Description	The City - State/Province - Postal Code (International) standardization definition standardizes last line address information and formats Postal Code with country code prefix.
Examples	Input	Output
	NL-5991BZ BAARLO LB	NL-5991BZ Baarlo LB
	1436BM Aldeholtwâlde	NL-1436BM Oldeholtwolde
	3625 AE Rûgehúzen	NL-3625AE Ruigahuizen
	Tabakspaadje 5601 K-3, 1693GB NIEUWERKERK A/D IJSSEL	NL-1693GB Nieuwerkerk ad IJssel (Tabakspaadje 5601 K-3)
	3250 BB Spijkenisse, Zuid Holland	NL-3250BB Spijkenisse (Zuid-Holland)
	9468GN den Haag	NL-9468GN 's-Gravenhage
	2400AH ALPHEN/RIJN	NL-2400AH Alphen aan den Rijn
	3400AH IJSSELSTEIN UTRECHT	NL-3400AH IJsselstein UT
	B-1000 Brussel	BE-1000 Brussel
	D-2457 Hamburg	DE-2457 Hamburg
	RUS-127299 Moskva	RU-127299 Moskva
	Postcode: 1251ME Woonplaats: Amsterdam	NL-1251ME Amsterdam
	1oo1PN Amsterdam	NL-1001PN Amsterdam
Remarks	Whenever possible, city names are standardized according to the NEN standard list of city names. Postal codes are standardized using international formatting, with no spaces.

Name
Description	The Name standardization definition standardizes names of individuals.
Examples	Input	Output
	MONSIEUR LUC MARC JANSSENS	de heer Luc Marc Janssens
	ir. A.C.C. Tuit	ir A C C Tuit
	ing. G.J.H. Bouwmans Mba / Mbi	ing G J H Bouwmans, MBA/MBI
	CAMPUS PRESIDENT DHR. PETER JEAN-LUC JANSSENS	de heer Peter Jean-Luc Janssens, Campus President
	V.M. D'Abo	V M d'Abo
	eva uitde haage	Eva uit de Haage
Remarks

Name (with Punctuation)
Description	The Name (with Punctuation) standardization definition standardizes names of individuals.
Examples	Input	Output
	MONSIEUR LUC MARC JANSSENS	de heer Luc Marc Janssens
	ir A C C Tuit	ir. A.C.C. Tuit
	Ing G J H Bouwmans MBA / MBI	ing. G.J.H. Bouwmans, MBA/MBI
	J A Aalst, CIO AI	J.A. Aalst, CIO A.I.
	Eva v/d Fehr	Eva v.d. Fehr
	DHR XXX JANSSENS	de heer X.X.X. Janssens
	AMV Aerts	A.M.V. Aerts
Remarks	Punctuation according to Dutch common practice is applied.

Organization
Description	The Organization standardization definition standardizes organization names.
Examples	Input	Output
	SAS Institute b.v.	SAS Institute BV
	stichting aap	Stichting AAP
	A.S.M. International N.V.	ASM International NV
	Verdoorn, Schalken, en v/d Linden	Verdoorn, Schalken en Vd Linden
	Hartog En Bikker, Den	Den Hartog en Bikker
Remarks

Phone
Description	The Phone standardization definition standardizes phone numbers for domestic use.
Examples	Input	Output
	+31 (0)20 1234567	020-1234567
	0031 20 1234567	020-1234567
	+31 6 996 713 34	06-99671334
	Kantoor: (030) 6395041 (Nachten en Weekdagen)	030-6395041, Kantoor, Nachten en Weekdagen
	+442012345000 Ext. 123	+44 2012345000 x123
	(023) 5673030, Toestel 3118	023-5673030 x3118
Remarks

Phone (Electronic)
Description	The Phone (Electronic) standardization definition standardizes phone numbers for automated calling systems.
Examples	Input	Output
	(020) 1234567	+31201234567
	06 99671334	+31699671334
	0031 (0)20 1234567	+31201234567
	Kantoor: (030) 6395041 (Nachten en Weekdagen)	+31306395041
	+442012345000 Ext. 123	+442012345000
	(023) 5673030, Toestel 3118	+31235673030
	+31 800-VAKANTIE	+3180082526843
Remarks

Phone (with Country Code)
Description	The Phone (with Country Code) standardization definition standardizes phone numbers for international use.
Examples	Input	Output
	(020) 1234567	+31 20 1234567
	06 99671334	+31 6 99671334
	0031 (0)20 1234567	+31 20 1234567
	Kantoor: (030) 6395041 (Nachten en Weekdagen)	+31 30 6395041, Kantoor, Nachten en Weekdagen
	+442012345000 Ext. 123	+44 2012345000 x123
	(023) 5673030, Toestel 3118	+31 23 5673030 x3118
Remarks

Postal Code
Description	The Postal Code standardization definition standardizes postal codes.
Examples	Input	Output
	1012JN	1012 JN
	NL-1012JN	1012 JN
	JN1012	1012 JN
	FR 12345	FR-12345
Remarks	Uses domestic formatting, with spaces, unless the input is a foreign postal code.

Postal Code (with Country Code)
Description	The Postal Code (with Country Code) standardization definition standardizes postal codes and adds a domestic country code, unless there is already a country code in the input.
Examples	Input	Output
	1012JN	NL-1012JN
	FR 12345	FR-12345
Remarks	Uses international formatting, with no spaces.

Social Security Number
Description	The Social Security Number standardization definition standardizes Social Security Numbers.
Examples	Input	Output
	/943125713/	943125713
	123-456-868	123456868
Remarks

State/Province
Description	The State/Province standardization definition standardizes province names.
Examples	Input	Output
	DRENTHE	Drenthe
	zeeland	Zeeland
	ZE	Zeeland
	ZLD	Zeeland
	G E	Gelderland
	G L D	Gelderland
	(GLD)	Gelderland
	Provincie: Gelderland	Gelderland
	North Holland	Noord-Holland
Remarks	This definition standardizes to full name.

State/Province (Postal Standard)
Description	The State/Province (Postal Standard) standardization definition standardizes provinces to a 2-letter abbreviation.
Examples	Input	Output
	/G E/	GE
	DR	DR
	Fle.	FL
	Flevoland	FL
	Fr.	FR
	Friesland	FR
	Provincie: FR	FR
Remarks	This definition standardizes to a two-letter code according to ISO 3166-2.

Inherited Definitions

In addition to the definitions listed on this page, the Dutch, Netherlands locale also inherits all definitions for the Dutch language and all Global definitions.