What does “retained from discoveries” mean?
Discovery counts show how much raw candidate evidence sources returned. Retained counts show what survived identity handling, fit/evidence checks, deduplication, and the final result-cap logic.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-06
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Discovered
A source discovery is an incoming candidate/profile observation before the final global slate is formed. Discovery volume is useful for diagnosing source yield, but it is not the same as a qualified-candidate count.
Retained
A retained result is one that remains useful enough to enter the review slate after the system applies its current identity, evidence, ranking, and result-selection rules.
Why the numbers can differ
Duplicates, low-evidence results, identity collisions, result caps, and stronger candidates from other lanes can reduce retained count relative to raw discoveries.
Why source-level counts matter
Keeping discovered and retained counts by source makes it possible to see whether a source contributes useful candidates or merely creates volume and duplicates.