Consulting & Strategy Jargon · Associate level

"Sanity check"

"Sanity check" means a quick, informal review to confirm that an assumption, number, or plan is not obviously wrong before moving forward.

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How "Sanity check" shows up at work

Consultants and analysts deploy this constantly, usually right before a deadline. It sounds casual but functions as cover: if someone else blesses the number, the blame is shared. Often requested over Slack at 5 p.m. on a Friday.

Buzzword

Can you do a quick sanity check on these projections before I send them to the client?

Plain English

Can you do a quick double-check on these projections before I send them to the client?

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