A 12% similarity score on the DrillBit plagiarism detector indicates that 12% of the material corresponds with sources found in the checker’s database. This might suggest a certain degree of plagiarism or resemblance, but the importance relies on the nature of the content being examined. In academic writing, a 12% similarity is generally viewed as low and acceptable; however, in professional or legal documents, it may require a more thorough examination to confirm that no unacknowledged copying has taken place.