When somebody doesn't explain a topic in detail and just gives a quick explanation. This might be because they don't want to share the details of a specific topic because the details are sensitive information, or they don't understand the details so they can't explain the topic.
Example: The Engineering Manager gave a hand waving solution when asked how the proposed service would handle scaling demand.
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Question: What does "Calendar Invite" mean?
(A) When a person wants to meet with you next week.
(B) An email sent to schedule a meeting with the option to either accept or decline the meeting at the scheduled time.
(C) When a person has available time on their calendar to meet with you.
(D) When a person does not have any time to meet with you.
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Date: 04/20/2024
Word: Close It Out
Definition: To mark something as completed.
Example: This task has been fixed, so let's close it out within the task tracker.
"Hand Waving." Jargonism.com Dictionary, https://jargonism.com/words/1557. Accessed 04/20/2024.