A reported interval should be compared by endpoints, not by prose. Exact arithmetic here means exact results for the stated model inputs; measured inputs still carry uncertainty and significant-figure limits.

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The first drift interval matches the resolution interval

Drift gives 14 through 16. Resolution gives 14 through 16. Exact match bit is 1.

[14,16]=[14,16][14,16]=[14,16]
Drift interval rowThe hidden resolution check carries the same endpoints.measuredlowhighnet lownet high

A wider resolution interval can cover the drift interval

Drift gives 16 through 18. Resolution gives 15 through 19. Cover bit is 1.

[15,19][16,18][15,19]\supset[16,18]
Resolution interval rowThe hidden drift check is still present for the coverage claim.centerlowhigh

A second wide interval also covers a lower signal band

The third drift interval is 11 through 13; the resolution interval is 10 through 14. Cover bit is 1.

[10,14][11,13][10,14]\supset[11,13]
Resolution interval rowThe interval claim includes both endpoint source checks.centerlowhigh