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16  package net.sf.morph.transform;
17  
18  /**
19   * Defines a transformer whose operation may result in a loss of data precision.
20   *
21   * @author mbenson
22   * @since Morph 1.1
23   */
24  public interface ImpreciseTransformer extends Transformer {
25  
26  	/**
27  	 * Learn whether the specified conversion might yield an imprecise result.
28  	 * 
29  	 * @param destinationClass
30  	 *            the destination type for the transformation
31  	 * @param sourceClass
32  	 *            the source type for the transformation
33  	 * @return boolean <code>true</code> if the transformation might yield an
34  	 *         imprecise result or<br>
35  	 *         <code>false</code>, otherwise
36  	 */
37  	boolean isImpreciseTransformation(Class destinationClass, Class sourceClass);
38  
39  }