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Agile & Scrum

Burndown Chart

/ˈbɜːndaʊn tʃɑːt/

Definition

A graph showing remaining work versus time in a sprint; the ideal line slopes downward to zero by sprint end.

Example in context

"The burndown is flat for three days — we need to check if the team is blocked or if tasks were underestimated."

Related terms

  • Sprint — A fixed-length iteration (usually 1–4 weeks) during which a development team works on a committed set of backlog items.
  • Velocity — The average number of story points a team completes per sprint, used to forecast delivery timelines.

Practice this term

Master Burndown Chart in context by working through exercises in the Agile & Scrum module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Burndown Chart" mean?

A graph showing remaining work versus time in a sprint; the ideal line slopes downward to zero by sprint end.

How do you pronounce "Burndown Chart"?

"Burndown Chart" is pronounced /ˈbɜːndaʊn tʃɑːt/.

Can you use "Burndown Chart" in a sentence?

"The burndown is flat for three days — we need to check if the team is blocked or if tasks were underestimated."