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To use evidence, data, or results to confirm that a claim, prediction, or decision made earlier was correct.

Salient describes the point(s) that stand out and deserve attention from within a larger set of facts, risks, or ideas — it's not a fancier word for…

A caveat is a specific limitation that either qualifies an otherwise confident statement or independently flags how far a claim, plan, dataset, or analysis can…

To bring a previously hidden, unnoticed, or unspoken issue into view (with an object), or for something hidden to become visible on its own (without an object).

Granular describes fine detail or resolution in data, a plan, a discussion, or a setting.

To unpack something is to break a complex idea, decision, or set of implications into its component parts so people can examine them one at a time — more than…

To push back is to challenge, resist, or renegotiate something so a concern is addressed before it moves forward; in scheduling, push something back means move…

A trade-off is a situation or decision in which getting more of one thing means accepting less of another. Name both the gain and the cost when you state one.

To present a plan, set of options, or reasoning clearly and in order, so the audience can follow it and act on it.

To hedge is to reduce exposure, keep another option open, or qualify a claim when the outcome is uncertain; it does not mean fully avoid, solve, or prevent the…

To turn something unclear, mental, or scattered into an organized, visible version other people can review or act on — either a sequence of future steps, or…

Use loop in to include a relevant person or team in an information exchange or discussion so they gain context and become part of the current exchange.

"Call out" means to make something visible on purpose, in front of a group, instead of leaving it unnoticed — usually a risk or problem that needs attention,…

A non-negotiable is a requirement, condition, or boundary that is fixed — stronger than merely important — because discussion will not remove or change the…

Something is already granted, agreed, produced, or in effect right now, but it still needs one more specific, defined step before it becomes final.

Bandwidth means the practical capacity a person, team, or organization has to take on more work, considering time, attention, energy, staffing, and priorities…

To carve out something is to deliberately create and protect a share of a limited resource, or to establish a distinct role or position, against competing…

Wiggle room means a limited amount of room to adjust inside a constraint — a deadline, price, budget, scope, or rule — not unlimited freedom, general…

A bottleneck is the specific point in a process, system, team, or plan that limits how much can move forward.

A ballpark (figure) is a rough, non-final estimate — not a confirmed or exact number.

Elicit means to draw forth or obtain information, a response, or a reaction; purpose and attempt forms do not guarantee a result.

Use clarify to make information, meaning, expectations, or a position clearer and easier to understand, often by adding detail or removing ambiguity.

Friction is resistance that makes a process, transaction, or working relationship harder or slower than it should be — usually something to reduce, but…