The Increment reviewed at the Sprint Review must be usable for which purpose?

The Increment reviewed at the Sprint Review must be usable so that the Product Owner may choose to release it. This aspect emphasizes the primary goal of the Sprint Review: to inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog if necessary. By ensuring that the Increment is usable, the Scrum Team enables the Product Owner to make informed decisions about releasing the product to stakeholders and end-users. The ability to release the Increment is crucial for delivering valuable enhancements or updates, and it reflects the Scrum framework's focus on delivering working software to maximize value.

Usability in this context means that the Increment should meet the Definition of Done established by the Scrum Team. This Definition serves as a benchmark for quality and completeness, ensuring that the work produced can be potentially released. Without this use case, the Sprint Review could become a mere formality rather than a strategic meeting that drives product progress and stakeholder engagement.