WORKAROUND

Workaround

A workaround is a bypass of a recognized problem in a system. A workaround is typically a temporary fix that implies that a genuine solution to the problem is needed. But workarounds are frequently as creative as true solutions, involving outside the box thinking in their creation.

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workaround

Noun

  1. A means of overcoming some obstacle, especially an obstacle consisting of laws, regulations, or constraints.
  2. A procedure or a temporary fix that bypasses a problem and allows the user to continue working until a better solution can be provided; a kluge.
  3. An impromptu and temporary response to an unforeseen problem or risk.


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