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Agile & Scrum

Refinement

/rɪˈfaɪnmənt/

Definition

A recurring meeting where the team reviews, estimates, and clarifies upcoming backlog items before sprint planning.

Example in context

"Backlog refinement on Thursday — please read the three payment stories in advance so we can estimate quickly."

Related terms

  • Backlog — An ordered list of all work items waiting to be completed, maintained and prioritised by the Product Owner.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Refinement" mean?

A recurring meeting where the team reviews, estimates, and clarifies upcoming backlog items before sprint planning.

How do you pronounce "Refinement"?

"Refinement" is pronounced /rɪˈfaɪnmənt/.

Can you use "Refinement" in a sentence?

"Backlog refinement on Thursday — please read the three payment stories in advance so we can estimate quickly."