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title: How does the Definition of Done impact the Sprint Review?
description: "The [Definition of Done](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/definition-of-done/) impacts the [Sprint Review](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-review/) by providing a clear benchmark for what work can be considered complete and ready for review. This clarity ensures that only work meeting the DoD is inspected during the [Sprint Review](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-review/), maintaining…"
url: "https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/docs/how-does-the-definition-of-done-impact-the-sprint-review/"
updated: "2024-12-19"
category: Commitments / Definition of Done
---

# How does the Definition of Done impact the Sprint Review?

The [Definition of Done](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/definition-of-done/) impacts the [Sprint Review](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-review/) by providing a clear benchmark for what work can be considered complete and ready for review. This clarity ensures that only work meeting the DoD is inspected during the [Sprint Review](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-review/), maintaining transparency and avoiding any false assumptions about the state of the product.

Work that does not meet the [Definition of Done](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/definition-of-done/) is not considered Done and therefore is not included in the [Increment](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/increment/) inspected at the [Sprint Review](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-review/) or released. This binary nature of Done versus not Done helps prevent confusion and ensures that all stakeholders have a clear understanding of the product's current state.