Q: What is forward geocode?

Forward geocoding or typically known simply as “geocoding” refers to the process of identifying a specific location based on a street address. In other words, the process converts a street address to a specific latitude and longitude.

Question 1

What is the difference between geocoding and reverse geocoding?

Accepted Answer

Geocoding is the process of transforming a street address or other description of a location into a (latitude, longitude) coordinate. Reverse geocoding is the process of transforming a (latitude, longitude) coordinate into a (partial) address.

Question 2

What is forward geocode?

Accepted Answer

Forward geocoding or typically known simply as &ldquo;geocoding&rdquo; refers to the process of identifying a specific location based on a street address. In other words, the process converts a street address to a specific latitude and longitude.

Question 3

What is forward geocoding and reverse geocoding?

Accepted Answer

Forward geocoding means you start with an address or location (such as Boston, MA) and end up with latitude and longitude coordinates. Reverse geocoding is the process of going from latitude and longitude coordinates back to a human-readable address.

Question 4

What is meant by reverse geocoding?

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Reverse-Geocoding is a process used to convert coordinates (latitude and longitude) to human-readable addresses. This is not exactly the opposite of Geocoding. In Geocoding, the Place is associated with a name and fixed coordinates. These coordinates are Double in nature.

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