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:
sprints

Origin 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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