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Technical reading.

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A signed review of a technical topic. It states what was examined, which sources were used and what is outside its scope. It is not a verdict: it helps people make better decisions.

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A report reviews a public claim and shows that the evidence cited is insufficient. That is a technical reading: signed, scoped and citable.

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