Meaning
A fixed, timeboxed period (typically 1 to 3 weeks) during which a development team completes a set of agreed tasks.
Three examples from work
Planning
PMDo we have enough capacity to pull the checkout ticket into this sprint?
LeadOnly if we swap out the export feature.
Stand-up
DevI will close the authentication PR before the end of the sprint.
Scrum MasterGreat, let's keep the sprint burndown on track.
Stakeholder update
ClientCan we squeeze this change into the current sprint?
PMWe can add it to the next sprint backlog to protect our current delivery.
Use 'in the sprint' or 'during this sprint'. Avoid saying 'on the sprint'. In agile conversations, protect sprint scope by offering to trade items rather than simply accepting unplanned work.