Software Development Terms

noun the ability to move quickly and easily

adjective agile

• The athlete's agility on the field was truly impressive.
• She showed off her agility by effortlessly dodging the obstacles.
• Dang, that dude's got some serious agility skills!
• In order to navigate through the complexities of the project, one must possess mental agility.

adverb simultaneously; at the same time

• The two projects are being worked on concurrently to ensure they are completed on time.
• I can't believe we have to do two things at the same time!
• We're juggling multiple tasks at once.
• Trying to balance work and family responsibilities concurrently can be challenging.

noun a list of errors or mistakes in a book or document

• The publisher issued an errata to correct the errors in the textbook.
• I found a list of errata at the back of the instruction manual.
• Hey, did you see the errata sheet for the new software update?
• Addressing your mistakes is like publishing an errata for your life.

noun the final or most recent thing in a series

adjective coming after all others in time or order; most recent

adverb most recently

• The last meeting of the board of directors was held on Friday.
• I saw you at the last party, you were having a great time!
• I'll catch you at the last class of the day, we can hang out afterwards.
• She felt like she was at her last breath, but she pushed through the pain.

noun a verb that means to start or set in motion

verb the act of launching something, such as a rocket or a business venture

• The company plans to launch a new product line next month.
• We're gonna launch the new website this Friday.
• Let's launch this project and get it done!
• She felt like a rocket ready to launch into the unknown.

noun a person born in a particular place or country

adjective belonging to a particular place by birth or origin

• The native language of the country is taught in all schools.
• I love exploring the native cuisine of different countries.
• She's a true native when it comes to surfing, always catching the best waves.
• The artist's native talent shines through in every brushstroke.

noun a machine or device used for picking or selecting items

• The fruit picker carefully selected the ripest apples from the tree.
• The berry picker was out in the fields all day, gathering fresh produce.
• I heard she's a great cherry picker when it comes to choosing the best deals.
• As a talent picker, she has a knack for identifying skilled individuals for the job.

noun the act of making something again or anew

verb to make again or anew

• The director is remaking a classic film from the 1950s.
• They're remaking that old movie with a new cast.
• They're gonna redo that movie with a fresh twist.
• She is remaking her life after a major setback.

noun A thing that is needed or necessary; a necessary condition

• The company's policy states that meeting the dress code is a requirement for all employees.
• You gotta follow the rules and wear the uniform, it's a requirement here.
• Dude, you gotta be dressed to impress, it's a must-do around here.
• In order to succeed, dedication and hard work are the requirements for reaching your goals.

noun a person, place, or thing

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to indicate definiteness or indefiniteness of a noun

• After a long absence, the company decided to return to their original headquarters.
• I can't wait to return to my favorite vacation spot next summer.
• Let's return to the party after grabbing some food.
• It's time for me to return to my roots and reconnect with my heritage.

verb to reverse the process of making something; to destroy or undo something that has been made

• The artist sought to unmake his previous work and start afresh.
• I wish I could unmake that embarrassing mistake I made yesterday.
• I'm going to unmake those plans and just chill at home instead.
• Sometimes, it feels like life is trying to unmake all my efforts to succeed.

verb to admit the existence or reality of something; to recognize or acknowledge

• It is important to acknowledge the contributions of all team members.
• I just wanted to acknowledge how hard you've been working lately.
• I gotta give you props for acing that presentation.
• Sometimes, it's hard to acknowledge our own mistakes and learn from them.

noun a word that can be the subject or object of a verb, the object of a preposition, or the subject of a clause

• The advance track from the upcoming album has already garnered a lot of attention from music critics.
• Have you heard the advance track from the new album? It's amazing!
• The advance track is fire, I can't wait for the full album to drop.
• Listening to the advance track felt like a sneak peek into the artist's soul.