WIP Limit
/wɪp ˈlɪmɪt/
Definition
Work in Progress limit — a constraint capping how many tasks can be active simultaneously in Kanban.
Example in context
"Our 'In Review' column has a WIP limit of 3 — if it's full, we review before picking up new work."
Related terms
Practice this term
Master WIP Limit in context by working through exercises in the Agile & Lean module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.