Matching Preferences

You can use the options in Matching to set match criteria and restrictions so that the matching can be as strict or relaxed as you need.

Preference	Description
Match Mode	Match modes determine the leniency used to make a match between the input address and the reference data. Select a match mode based on the quality of your input and your desired output. The following match modes are available: Standard Requires a close match and generates a moderate number of match candidates. Default. Close Requires a tight match. This restrictive mode generates the fewest match candidates, which decreases the processing time. . Relaxed Allows a loose match and generates the most match candidates, which increases the processing time and results in more multiple matches.
Search Type	Type of search to perform: Address, Point of Interest Category, Point of Interest, or All
Administrative Area Search	Limit the search area by an administrative boundary, such as city, town or postal code. Specify the administrative area on input.
Match on Address Number	Candidates must match the input address number.