S01: Introduction
 
 

9. Use of names should be predictable

 


Take a look at this Dutch topographic map! You see the surroundings of a farm called Hoogezand. The polder, the road, the dike and the canals are named after this central feature. The proper spelling of these adjectives cause a lot of troubles to topographers.
See how many different versions you can find!




 
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