Engineering English
Scrum Master
Software Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: A Scrum Master facilitates agile ceremonies and removes impediments for the development team, ensuring adherence to Scrum practices. They act as a servant-leader rather than a project manager.
Example in context
“The Scrum Master helped the team resolve a dependency conflict that was blocking the sprint's progress.”
“Scrum Master, takımın sprint ilerlemesini engelleyen bir bağımlılık çatışmasını çözmesine yardımcı oldu.”
Where engineers use it
The Scrum Master role appears in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. Engineers rely on the Scrum Master to facilitate processes, shield the team from distractions, and unblock issues so development can proceed efficiently.
Synonyms: SM
Practice: can you use “Scrum Master” at work?
Your team is halfway through a sprint and external stakeholders keep interrupting developers with urgent requests. Explain how the Scrum Master can handle this situation without derailing the team.
Show a model answer
“To ensure smooth sprint execution, the Scrum Master should facilitate the daily stand-up.”
“Scrum Master” in 21 languages
| English | Scrum Master |
|---|---|
| Turkish | Scrum Master |
| French | Scrum Master |
| German | Scrum Master |
| Spanish | Scrum Master |
| Chinese | Scrum Master |
| Arabic | سكروم ماستر |
| Portuguese | Scrum Master |
| Russian | Скрам-мастер |
| Japanese | スクラムマスター |
| Italian | Scrum Master |
| Vietnamese | Scrum Master |
| Hindi | स्क्रम मास्टर |
| Thai | สครัมมาสเตอร์ |
| Indonesian | Scrum Master |
| Korean | 스크럼 마스터 |
| Bengali | স্ক্রাম মাস্টার |
| Dutch | Scrum Master |
| Swedish | Scrum Master |
| Finnish | Scrum Master |
| Ukrainian | Скрам-майстер |
Frequently asked questions
What does Scrum Master mean in engineering?
A Scrum Master facilitates agile ceremonies and removes impediments for the development team, ensuring adherence to Scrum practices. They act as a servant-leader rather than a project manager. In Software Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Scrum Master?
Scrum Master is pronounced /skrʌm ˈmæstər/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Scrum Master used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “The Scrum Master helped the team resolve a dependency conflict that was blocking the sprint's progress.”
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