Augment, not replace
What it actually means
Not a technical term. It is a statement of intent, and intent carries no binding force.
What it means in the meeting
Not this round.
What to ask back
Can that go in an email?
Why this one gets stretched
The sentence may well be sincere. The problem is that the person saying it usually isn't the person who makes headcount decisions — or isn't the person who'll be making them next year. To measure how much it weighs, check whether it was ever written down.
Usually heard: The opening line of every AI tool rollout.
Related terms
The literal definitions aim to be accurate. The only column joking on this page is the meeting-room one.