Triage
Noun · Slang & Abbreviations
Definitions
The process of quickly assessing incoming issues or tasks so they can be prioritized, routed, and handled appropriately. It is critical in support queues, bug backlogs, and incident response.
In plain English: Sorting issues by urgency and deciding what should happen next.
Example: "We need someone on triage or this queue will keep mixing cosmetic bugs with outages."