Physical Fit
Definition
A supported correspondence between complementary broken surfaces, distinct from shared taxonomic features. Morphological comparison assesses observed features. A physical fit concerns complementary broken surfaces and requires appropriate preservation and examination.
- Context
- Trace comparison
For example, complementary fractured edges can provide a different kind of correspondence from two items merely sharing colour or texture.
Shared appearance is not the same as a physical fit or unique source identity. State the level and basis of the association actually supported.
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