Sprint Definition
sprĭnt
sprinted, sprinting, sprints
noun
sprints
The act of sprinting.
Webster's New World
A short run or race at full speed; dash.
Webster's New World
A brief period of intense activity.
Webster's New World
In Agile software development, a period of development of a fixed time that is preceded and followed by meetings.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- dash
- supreme effort
- burst of speed
verb
sprinted, sprinting, sprints
To move rapidly or at top speed for a brief period, as in running or swimming.
American Heritage
To run or race at full speed, esp. for a short distance.
Webster's New World
Antonyms:
Other Word Forms of Sprint
Noun
Singular:
sprint
Plural:
sprintsOrigin of Sprint
Possibly alteration of Middle English sprenten to spring up of Scandinavian origin Swedish dialectal sprinta Old Norse spretta to jump
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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