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agile

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈædʒəl/ · UK /ˈædʒaɪl/

agile means: Able to move quickly and easily.

adjective

QUICK MOVEMENTB2

Able to move quickly and easily.

  • The cat is very agile.
  • Agile dancers moved across the stage.
  • She remained surprisingly agile in her seventies.

Similar words: nimble, quick

Opposites: clumsy

Common phrases: agile dancer, agile on something, agile movement

SOFTWARE METHODB2

Using a way of developing software in small stages, with teams working together and making frequent changes.

  • Our team uses agile methods.
  • Agile development lets us respond quickly to feedback.
  • They introduced an agile approach to the software project.

Common phrases: agile development, agile methods, agile team

Questions about agile

What does agile mean?

Able to move quickly and easily.

What is agile in other languages?

Türkçe: çevik · Español: ágil · Français: agile · Deutsch: beweglich · Italiano: agile · 日本語: 敏捷な

How do you pronounce agile?

In American English /ˈædʒəl/; in British English /ˈædʒaɪl/.

How do you use agile in a sentence?

The cat is very agile. Agile dancers moved across the stage.

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