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standup

/ˈstændˌʌp/

[/ˈstændˌʌp/]

brief team meeting

Advancednoun

Definition

A short daily meeting where team members share progress and obstacles.

Example

At the morning standup each person mentions what they finished and what's blocking them.

At the morning standup each person mentions what they finished and what's blocking them.

Etymology

From the practice of standing to keep meetings brief; agile-development jargon.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in agile teams and modern workplaces.

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