A system formulates a categorical conclusion and the professional knows elements that make the case uncertain. I propose to preserve that uncertainty in the final communication.

In the example, the opinion distinguishes verified data, assumptions and issues to be explored. Care should not erase necessary precautions.

A less categorical sentence can be more accurate. Responsibility requires representing what we really know, rather than adopting the tone of the output because it seems more reassuring to the recipient.

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