How should I use reasoning, confidence, and source?
Last updated: June 21, 2026
Short answer
Use reasoning to understand how Kernel reached a value. Use confidence to judge evidence strength. Use source to see whether a value was identified directly or estimated from supporting signals.
Do not automate low-confidence or poorly evidenced values without review.
Check this first
- Does reasoning match the resolved entity?
- Is confidence high, medium, or low?
- Is the value identified or estimated?
- Does the reasoning mention source, scope, date, and caveats?
- Is the value being used for automation or review?
What to send support
- Account ID and field name.
- Value, reasoning, confidence, and source.
- Why the reasoning appears wrong or incomplete.
- Expected value and evidence.