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conclusion

A judgement or decision reached by reasoning based on the examination and evaluation of all observations, findings, and available task relevant information. 

NOTE Conclusions expressed by forensic document examiners are expert opinions based on the characteristics, features, or information under observation and interpreted using the training, knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience of a specific forensic document examiner.

Date Added to Lexicon
Standard Source (Designation Number Title of Standard. Publisher, Place, Year.)
ASB Technical Report 071 Forensic Document Examination: Terms and Definitions. AAFS Academy Standards Board (ASB), 410 North 21st Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 2025. Source link
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