The following table provides 'M' precision code descriptions for the
USA.
| Precision Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Street level geocoded candidates with more than one match candidates return a Precision Code beginning with the letter M. The second character in the code indicates the positional accuracy of the resulting point for the geocoded record. | |
M1 |
Multiple matches, point located at ZIP Code centroid. |
M2 |
Multiple matches, point located at ZIP + 2 centroid. |
M3 |
Multiple matches, point located at ZIP + 4® centroid. |
M4 |
Multiple matches, point located at the center of a shape point path (shape points define the shape of the street polyline). |
M5 |
Multiple matches, point located at a street address position (highest accuracy available). |
M6 |
Multiple matches, point located at point ZIP location. |
M8 |
Multiple matches, point located at parcel centroid. |
MX |
Multiple matches, point located at street intersection. |
M0 |
Multiple matches, however, no coordinates are available (this is a very rare occurrence). |
S0 |
Single match, however, no coordinates are available (this is a very rare occurrence). |