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KIV

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Cross-government

Definition

Informal shorthand for ‘keep in view’: hold an item for later review rather than close it or act on it immediately.

Example: KIV means revisit later, not place gently into permanent storage.

Also known as: keep in view, KIV first, KIV this

Context: KIV may mean genuine monitoring or an indefinite deferral. State the review date or trigger where possible.

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Cross-government

Keep In View

To retain a matter for monitoring or later consideration without taking immediate action.

Also known as: KIV first

Context: KIV should not be used as a substitute for an owner, review date or explicit decision where follow-up is required.

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