Consulting & Strategy Jargon · Managing Director level

"Directionally correct"

"Directionally correct" means that a plan or estimate is roughly right in its general approach, even if the specific details are not yet accurate.

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How "Directionally correct" shows up at work

Consultants use it to endorse an idea without staking their credibility on the numbers. It is the professional equivalent of "sure, close enough" wearing a blazer.

Buzzword

The model isn't perfect yet, but I think it's directionally correct.

Plain English

The model isn't perfect yet, but I think it's roughly right.

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