workaround

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

A compound of work +‎ around

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈwɜː(ɹ)k.əɹaʊnd/ SAMPA: /"w3:(r)k.@raUnd/

[edit] Noun

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workaround (plural workarounds)

1. A means of overcoming some obstacle, especially an obstacle consisting of laws, regulations, or constraints.
2. (computing) 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. (project management) An impromptu and temporary response to an unforeseen problem or risk.

[edit] See also

• kludge
• kluge
• quick fix
• stopgap