RAC
Definition
Randomly acquired characteristic, interpreted with recording quality and alternative origins in mind. A randomly acquired characteristic is interpreted within the recovered pattern and the reference item. A feature described as random is not automatically unique or statistically quantified.
- Context
- Pattern comparison
For example, a recorded defect may be useful for comparison while its significance remains limited by image quality and plausible alternative origins.
State the method and evidence supporting the comparison.
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