Story point
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Definition
A unit of relative size incorporating effort, complexity, and uncertainty.
Story point in plain English
Imagine a kitchen that plates food every two weeks: the menu (backlog) gets clarified before cooking, the chefs only commit to what fits the shift, and the plate doesn't leave until it meets a shared "done" checklist. Story point is one of the rules that keeps that kitchen from chaos. Hold onto this precise job description: A unit of relative size incorporating effort, complexity, and uncertainty. On a stem, name whether Story point is about timing, ownership, measurement, or delivery style — then eliminate the answer that borrows a cousin concept from the wrong phase.
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