sprint

The word “sprint” means a short race or burst of running at full speed. In plain terms, a short burst of running (or work) at maximum effort.

“Sprint” is pronounced sprihnt (/spɹɪnt/ in IPA).

Here is “sprint” used in a sentence: “She won the 100-metre sprint at the school meet.”

Depending on how it is used, “sprint” can be a noun and a verb.

The word “sprint” comes from Old Norse. From earlier "sprent" ("to leap, dart"), from Old Norse, ultimately from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning to twitch or jump.

“Sprint” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

“Sprint” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short race or burst of running at full speed.

A sprint is a short race run at full speed, so it rewards explosive power and top speed over a brief distance. A marathon is a long-distance endurance event that rewards stamina and steady pacing rather than all-out speed. Figuratively, a 'sprint' is a brief burst of intense effort, while a 'marathon' suggests something long and gruelling.

Sprinting means running as fast as you possibly can over a short distance, using maximum effort. Jogging is running at a slow, relaxed, sustainable pace, usually for exercise or over longer distances. You can only sprint for a short time, whereas you can jog for extended periods.

In Agile methods such as Scrum, a sprint is a short, fixed period of focused work toward a set goal, with its length agreed in advance and kept constant. Sprints commonly run for two to four weeks, though the exact length is chosen by the team. Keeping the length fixed lets the team plan and measure work in a predictable rhythm.