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Sprints (noun) means Short, fast bursts of running or effort at maximum speed; also plural of "sprint," a short race run at full speed. Example: “The coach had the team do ten sprints before practice ended.”

noun

Short, fast bursts of running or effort at maximum speed; also plural of "sprint," a short race run at full speed.

"The coach had the team do ten sprints before practice ended."

"She won two of the three sprints at the track meet."

In project work, short fixed periods of focused effort toward a goal, especially in agile software development.

"The team plans its work in two-week sprints."

verb

Third-person singular of "sprint": runs at full speed for a short distance.

"He sprints the last hundred meters of every race."

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In plain EnglishShort bursts of running full speed, or (in workplaces) short blocks of focused project work.

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run sprints a two-week sprint sprints to the finish

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sprints” mean?

The word “sprints” means short, fast bursts of running or effort at maximum speed; also plural of "sprint," a short race run at full speed. In plain terms, short bursts of running full speed, or (in workplaces) short blocks of focused project work.

How do you use “sprints” in a sentence?

Here is “sprints” used in a sentence: “The coach had the team do ten sprints before practice ended.”

What part of speech is “sprints”?

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

How many meanings does “sprints” have?

“Sprints” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: short, fast bursts of running or effort at maximum speed; also plural of "sprint," a short race run at full speed.