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What is the difference between quick rank and formal match?

Quick rank is a fast shortlist using coarse signals. Formal match evaluates requirements more thoroughly against product specifications and evidence. Rank is for selection; formal match is for compliance confidence before fill.

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Details

  • Goal
    • Quick rank: Shortlist
    • Formal match: Compliance confidence
  • Depth
    • Quick rank: Shallow
    • Formal match: Requirement-heavy
  • Use before fill
    • Quick rank: No (alone)
    • Formal match: Yes

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Anti-pattern

Using rank score as a substitute for hard-limit review. A high soft score can still fail a knockout row.

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Product note

Orbid AI matching assists review; humans own strategy. Product: orbid.dev.