Sprint
A fixed-length Scrum iteration in which a team works toward a specific goal and usable increment.
Plain English
A short time box for pursuing one agreed outcome.
In context
A sprint provides a regular planning review and learning cadence while its scope may be renegotiated when new information threatens the goal.
Example
“The team set a two-week sprint goal around activation.”
When you'll hear this
- Scrum delivery
- iteration planning
- team coordination
Common misunderstanding
A sprint is not simply any deadline or a guarantee that every selected item will finish.
Also known as
iteration
Commonly used by
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Updated: 2026-08-26
