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workaround.

A means or method of circumventing an obstacle, particularly one arising from constraints, laws or regulatory requirements.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈwɜːk.əɹaʊnd/UK
  1. A means or method of circumventing an obstacle, particularly one arising from constraints, laws or regulatory requirements.

    idiomatic
  2. A procedure or a temporary fix that bypasses a problem and allows a user to continue working until a better solution can be provided.

  3. An impromptu and temporary response to an unforeseen problem or risk.

Where this word comes from

From work + around.

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