agile
Meaning: Able to move quickly and easily, or to think and understand quickly; in business, relating to a methodology that emphasises iterative, flexible development.
Agile has two distinct modern uses. In general English, it describes physical or mental quickness and flexibility. In business and technology, 'Agile' (often capitalised) refers to a specific project management methodology. The general sense collocates with 'mind,' 'body,' and 'approach,' while the technical sense dominates in software development and organisational management.
Examples
- The gymnast was extraordinarily agile, executing complex sequences with apparent effortlessness. 这位体操运动员极其敏捷,以看似毫不费力的方式完成了复杂的动作组合。La gimnasta era extraordinariamente ágil, ejecutando secuencias complejas con aparente facilidad.その体操選手は非常に身軽で、複雑な連続技を一見楽々とこなした。그 체조 선수는 놀라울 정도로 민첩하여 복잡한 연기를 겉보기에 힘들이지 않고 수행했다.
- An agile mind is perhaps the most valuable asset in an era of constant technological change. 在技术不断变革的时代,敏捷的头脑或许是最宝贵的资产。Una mente ágil es quizá el activo más valioso en una era de cambio tecnológico constante.絶え間ない技術変革の時代において、機敏な頭脳はおそらく最も価値ある資質である。끊임없는 기술 변화의 시대에서 민첩한 두뇌는 아마도 가장 가치 있는 자질일 것이다.
- The department adopted agile working practices to improve responsiveness to policy demands. 该部门采用了敏捷工作方法,以提高对政策需求的响应能力。El departamento adoptó prácticas de trabajo ágiles para mejorar la capacidad de respuesta a las demandas políticas.その部署は政策的要求への対応力を向上させるため、アジャイルな業務手法を導入した。그 부서는 정책적 요구에 대한 대응력을 향상시키기 위해 애자일 업무 방식을 도입했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general, business, technology
Tone: positive
Origin & History
From Latin agilis (nimble), from agere (to do, act, drive). Entered English in the 16th century via French agile. The business methodology sense emerged in 2001 from the Agile Manifesto.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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