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Agile & Scrum

Increment

/ˈɪŋkrɪmənt/

Definition

The sum of all completed product backlog items at the end of a sprint; must be usable and potentially shippable.

Example in context

"Every sprint produces a working increment — even if we don't release externally, it must be deployable."

Related terms

  • Sprint — A fixed-length iteration (usually 1–4 weeks) during which a development team works on a committed set of backlog items.

Practice this term

Master Increment 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 "Increment" mean?

The sum of all completed product backlog items at the end of a sprint; must be usable and potentially shippable.

How do you pronounce "Increment"?

"Increment" is pronounced /ˈɪŋkrɪmənt/.

Can you use "Increment" in a sentence?

"Every sprint produces a working increment — even if we don't release externally, it must be deployable."