All applied-for strings, including any applied-for allocatable variant strings, are reviewed to identify strings that may be considered Geographic Names according to the criteria described in Section 7.5 Geographic Names. Strings identified as eligible Geographic Names must undergo Geographic Names Review as part of the Application Evaluation stage.
| Applies to | All applied-for strings, including any applied-for allocatable variant strings, regardless of whether the application indicates it is for a Geographic Name. |
| Reviewed by | Geographic Names Panel |
| Related processes | Geographic Names Review (Application Evaluation) – Separate verification process |
| Framework | Strings are evaluated against the criteria for geographic names as described in Section 7.5 Geographic Names of the Applicant Guidebook. |
| Results | Strings identified for further review under the Geographic Names criteria proceed to Geographic Names Review during Application Evaluation. |
| Resources | Applicant Guidebook:
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