Agile: meaning, definitions and examples

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agile

 

[ หˆรฆdส’aษชl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

business

Characterized by the ability to move quickly and easily, being nimble and flexible in response to changing circumstances.

Synonyms

adaptable, flexible, nimble

Examples of usage

  • The company adopted an agile approach to project management.
  • Agile organizations are better equipped to adapt to market changes.
Context #2 | Noun

software development

A methodology that emphasizes iterative development, collaboration, and customer feedback to deliver high-quality software products efficiently.

Synonyms

collaborative, efficient, iterative

Examples of usage

  • Our team follows the agile methodology to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Agile development allows for faster delivery of software features.

Translations

Translations of the word "agile" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รกgil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฐเฅเคคเฅ€เคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช agil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gesit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฝัƒั‡ะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zwinny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•ๆทใช (ใณใ‚“ใ—ใ‚‡ใ†ใช)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท agile

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รกgil

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงevik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏผ์ฒฉํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุดูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ agilnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ agilnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•ๆท็š„ (mวnjiรฉ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okreten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lipur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะฟั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒฏแƒ•แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงevik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รกgil

Etymology

The word 'agile' originated from the Latin word 'agilis', meaning 'nimble' or 'quick'. It was first used in the context of software development in the early 2000s with the introduction of the Agile Manifesto, a set of principles for software development. The agile approach has since been adopted across various industries for its effectiveness in responding to change and delivering value to customers.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,228, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.