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Reticulating...
verb
Definition
- 1
verb
Arranging knowledge into a mesh of interconnected parts so that pulling on one strand moves the whole lattice in a pleasing, meaningful way.
- 2
verb
(Ceremonial) Announcing that work is underway by invoking an impressive-sounding process whose specifics need not be examined.
Example
“Reticulating the project's splines.”— Claude Code, ceremonially