In Scrum, a clear Definition of Done (DoD) is crucial for ensuring that everyone on the team has a shared understanding of what it means for work to be complete1. This helps to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts about the status of tasks1. If a Scrum Master is receiving conflicting status updates for the same task, it could indicate that the team members have different understandings of what it means for the task to be done1. By establishing a clear DoD, the Scrum Master can help to ensure that everyone is on the same page and that status updates are accurate and consistent1. References: 1 Four ways to keep the Daily Scrum from being about status1.