Agile & Scrum

Burndown Chart

/ˈbɜːndaʊn tʃɑːt/

Definition

A graph showing remaining work versus time in a sprint; the ideal line slopes downward to zero by sprint end.

Example in context

"The burndown is flat for three days — we need to check if the team is blocked or if tasks were underestimated."

Related terms

Practice this term

Master Burndown Chart 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.