English · Science & Technology
agile
/ˈædʒ.aɪl/
[/ˈædʒ.aɪl/]
flexible iterative method
Advancedadjective
Definition
Describing a flexible, iterative approach to project work, especially in software development.
Example
The team adopted an agile methodology with two-week sprints and daily stand-up meetings.
The team adopted an agile methodology with two-week sprints and daily stand-up meetings.
Etymology
From Latin 'agilis' (nimble); the software sense dates to the 2001 Agile Manifesto.
How & Where It’s Used
Central to modern software development and project management.