# Table 1

The minimal counterpart profile: four properties and what each one changes.

| Property | Question it answers | What it changes |
|---|---|---|
| Modality | What can it perceive, and how does it answer back? | selects the renderer |
| Consideration budget | How many options will it actually weigh? | a declared parameter: how many results are worth ranking carefully and presenting |
| Turn cost | What does one more question cost, and can it resolve ambiguity itself? | a declared parameter: the threshold between asking a question and showing options |
| Stability need | How much does it depend on the output keeping its shape? | the renderer's contract: free layout, versioned layout, or a published schema |