Vocabulary: Agile and Scrum terminology

English · C1 · Lesson 74 · 20 words

A complete lesson on Agile and Scrum terminology — vocabulary, grammar, and practice exercises all in one. After this lesson, you'll be able to talk about Agile and Scrum terminology with confidence. Master 20 essential words and phrases about Agile and Scrum terminology. After this lesson, you'll confidently use them in real conversations.

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artifact

noun

object

facilitate

verb

make easier

collaborate

work together

deliverable

noun

Product or result to be delivered

stakeholder

noun

Person with interest in an outcome

prioritize

verb

Rank in order of importance

iterate

verb

open and easy to see through

transparency

noun

openness

empirical

adjective

based on observation

retrospective

noun

bootstrap

velocity

noun

infringe

sprint

noun

Violate or breach a law or right

backlog

noun

# Synonyms and Definitions

impediment

noun

accumulation of unfinished work

incremental

adjective

obstacle or barrier

burndown

noun

gradual step-by-step

adaptive

adjective

chart showing work completion

cross-functional

adjective

flexible and responsive

refinement

noun

involving multiple departments

self-organizing

adjective

improvement or polishing