Search Candidate
Definition
A reference compatible enough under the search process to require further assessment. A search system can identify candidates for further examination under its retrieval rules. Preserve the candidate, reference and correlation information needed for assessment.
- Context
- Database searching
For example, a database hit can justify examining a reference in more detail without establishing that it is the source of the questioned material.
A database lead is not a confirmed association. Appropriate subsequent comparison and the laboratory’s reporting criteria determine any final conclusion.
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