workaround.
A means or method of circumventing an obstacle, particularly one arising from constraints, laws or regulatory requirements.
Meaning & usage
A means or method of circumventing an obstacle, particularly one arising from constraints, laws or regulatory requirements.
A procedure or a temporary fix that bypasses a problem and allows a user to continue working until a better solution can be provided.
An impromptu and temporary response to an unforeseen problem or risk.
Where this word comes from
From work + around.
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