A rounded display can conceal how close a result is to a requirement boundary. Use the applicable reporting and decision basis rather than choosing a convenient presentation afterward.
ILAC's decision-rule guidance addresses the basis for statements of conformity. ILAC — Decision Rules and Statements of Conformity (2019).
Preserve the underlying record
For a dimensional or laboratory result, keep the information required by the applicable method and decision process. Do not independently change reported precision to obtain a preferred pass/fail impression.
Clarify an ambiguous conclusion
Ask the issuer or responsible technical specialist how the statement was determined. The specification, reported result and decision rule need to remain connected. A shorter number on a summary slide should not silently replace the original evidence used for the decision.
Source reviewed 25 October 2026. Interpretation and original diagrams: PLUSHIP / Qunhe. Examples are illustrative.
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