English · Science & Technology
sprint
/sprɪnt/
[/sprɪnt/]
short work cycle
Advancednoun
Definition
A short, fixed period during which a team completes a defined set of work.
Example
During each two-week sprint the team commits to a small set of tasks.
During each two-week sprint the team commits to a small set of tasks.
Etymology
From the athletic sprint; borrowed into agile software development.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in agile software development.