Terms that often come up in discussions about address data management are "geocoding" and "address sanitization." Both refer to address data processing and support the management of address databases.

#Geocoding

is the process of converting addresses into a set of coordinates that can be used in geographic information systems (GIS). It's like translating human language into map language. Conversely, RevGeocoding is the transformation of coordinates into a clean, correct address (known as a master address).

#Sanitization of address data

is the process of cleaning data to make it as accurate, useful and up-to-date as possible. It involves deleting part of an address, correcting or replacing incorrect, incomplete, inaccurate or illegible parts of an address, irrelevant notes and "human" additions, such as pin codes. And also, for example, replacing the old street name (from before decommunization) with the current one, or returning the current county/postal code if the output has old values.

Interestingly, the geocoding (and reverse geocoding) process in AutoMapa enterprise returns the canonical address right away, so AutoMapa simultaneously geocodes and sanitizes the address data (addresses/streets; administrative: counties/municipalities; postal: postal codes; possibly building types). The customer gets a database of clean postal addresses, which he can safely reach with a transport, letter or advertising offer.

Here are some benefits of the process of geocoding and sanitizing address data with AutoMapa:

- Data standardization: Geocoding can help standardize address data in the database. When assigning geographic coordinates to addresses, spelling errors, ambiguities or other irregularities in addresses can be corrected, leading to a more consistent and uniform database.

- Removing duplicates: Geocoding can help detect and remove duplicates in an address database. By assigning geographic coordinates to each address record, it is possible to compare and identify duplicate addresses, making it easier to clean the database and prevent duplicate data.

- Search and Filtering: Geocoding enables you to efficiently search and filter address data based on location. You can search for addresses in a specific geographic area or perform queries for points located near a specific location, making it easier to analyze and manage address data.

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