Narrow one step at a time

A broad label is a starting point, not an answer. Narrow it step by step so nothing is skipped on the way to the exact option.

1. Category

Decide what kind of item the lead points to. The category chooses which questions will apply.

2. Requirement

Name what actually needs confirming. A vague lead hides the real question; naming it keeps the check on target.

3. Current destination

Record what the page shows now. The current page, not the old label, is the fact you are narrowing.

4. Exact option

Confirm the exact color, size, version, quantity, or material you are selecting.

5. Conflict

Keep what is missing, mismatched, or unconfirmable. A conflict is a note, not a verdict.

?Open item: has any step been skipped on the way to the option?

A worked cascade

  1. Category: the lead is a bag.
  2. Requirement: confirm the size.
  3. Destination: the page shows the bag with sizes.
  4. Exact option: the size you select.
  5. Conflict: one size is missing — noted.

Decision example — not a live listing or automated result.

Continue your review

Next, pin down the exact option with the exact option guide, and record disagreements with the conflict log guide.

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