stopgap

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Related terms

[edit] English

[edit] Alternative spellings

• stop-gap (more common in the UK)

[edit] Pronunciation

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[edit] Adjective

stopgap (not comparable)

1. Temporary; short-term.

   They put a stopgap solution in place, but need something more permanent.

[edit] Noun

stopgap (plural stopgaps)

1. A temporary measure or short-term fix used until something better can be obtained.

   The small company uses their new product features as a stopgap until they can develop a new product.

[edit] Related terms

• quick fix