A project or a task where progress is very slow. This can be caused by company bureaucracy, lack of communication, or a lack of resources.
Example: The VP asked their direct report why the project was moving at a snail's pace, and there was no progress to share.
Variations: moved at a snail's pace, move at a snail's pace
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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: 04/19/2025
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.
"Moving At A Snail's Pace." Jargonism.com Dictionary, https://jargonism.com/words/1757. Accessed 04/19/2025.