noun Download 🔗Share A tightly-packed and disorderly crowd of people. Examples : "A scrum developed around the bar when free beer was announced." group human society Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Specifically used in the Canadian media to describe a tightly-packed group of reporters surrounding a member of the Canadian House of Commons while in the Parliament Buildings. Examples : "A scrum formed around Scott Brison shortly after he announced his candidacy for the federal Liberal leadership." politics media government group communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share In rugby union or rugby league, all the forwards joined together in an organised way. Also known as a scrummage. Examples : "During the rugby match, the scrums were powerful and pushed the opposing team back. " sport group Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share In Agile software development, a daily meeting in which each developer describes what they have been doing, what they plan to do next, and any impediments to progress. Examples : "Every morning, the software team holds short scrums to quickly update each other on their progress and any roadblocks they've encountered. " technology computing business organization job communication internet service process plan work Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading