adressen

Adressen is the plural form of the word adres in Dutch and similar in other Germanic languages, meaning a set of details that identify a location or endpoint for a person, object, or service. An address specifies how something can be found or contacted, and it may refer to a physical location, a network node, or a resource on the internet.

Postal addresses describe where mail should be delivered. They typically include a street name and number, a locality such as a city or town, a postal code, and a country. Some countries add unit numbers, province or state codes, and other elements. Formats vary by country, and address verification is common in logistics and e‑commerce. Privacy considerations apply to the handling and sharing of addresses.

In computing and telecommunications, addresses label destinations for data and services. IP addresses locate devices on a network, with IPv4 and IPv6 formats. Domain names resolve to IP addresses via the Domain Name System (DNS). MAC addresses identify specific network interfaces on a local network. URLs specify a protocol, a domain, and a path to a resource, serving as a compact, human‑readable address.

Other uses include memory addresses in computer systems, which refer to locations in RAM or virtual memory, and cryptocurrency or blockchain addresses used as public keys to receive transfers. In geography and cartography, addresses or address-like identifiers are used to label locations within address databases and geocoding systems.

Addressing relies on standards and authorities to facilitate routing, delivery, and contact while protecting privacy. Understanding adressen involves distinguishing physical, logical, and service addresses across domains.