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Scrum

Noun:

1. In rugby, a scrum is a set piece where players from both teams bind together, with their heads down, and compete for possession of the ball.

Example sentence: The forward pack showed tremendous strength as they pushed the opposition back during the scrum.

Noun:

2. In software development, Scrum is an agile framework for managing and organizing work. It emphasizes iterative and flexible approaches to tackle complex projects.

Example sentence: Our team adopted Scrum as our project management methodology to enhance collaboration and deliver high-quality software efficiently.

Verb:

1. To scrum (verb) in rugby means to engage in a scrum formation to compete for possession of the ball.

Example sentence: The opposing teams will scrum fiercely to gain control of the ball.

Verb:

2. In the context of software development, to scrum (verb) means to follow the principles and practices of the Scrum framework while working on a project.

Example sentence: Our development team decided to scrum every morning to discuss progress and plan the day ahead.

Adjective:

1. A scrum (adjective) describes something that is chaotic, disorderly, or difficult to manage.

Example sentence: The office was in a scrum state after the unexpected power outage.

Adverb:

No direct adverb usage of the term "scrum" found.