workaround

Meanings

• noun

  A solution to a problem that is not the normal or conventional way, but still effective.

  - "The team came up with a workaround to bypass the software bug."
  - "When the printer stopped working, they found a workaround to print their documents."

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Synonyms

kludge , kluge

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with workaround
soundaround , roundabout

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Variants

List of all variants of workaround that leads to same result
work-around , work-arounds , work around to , worked around to , working around to , works around to

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Etymology

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Workaround is a blend of 'work' and 'around'. It was first used in the late 1950s in the context of computer programming.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'workaround' was first popularized in the 1960s with the advent of computer programming.

2. Workaround can also refer to a person who works around an issue or problem, rather than directly addressing it.

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Related Concepts

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1. work-around: A specific action or series of actions taken to accomplish a goal despite an obstacle.

2. patch: A temporary solution to a problem, similar to a workaround.

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Culture

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Workaround is a common term in various fields such as technology, business, and problem-solving. It has been used extensively in literature and art, particularly in science fiction and satire, to depict unconventional solutions and innovative thinking.

How to Memorize "workaround"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a problem as a puzzle that needs to be solved. A workaround is a creative solution that helps you complete the puzzle.
   - Visualize a workaround as a detour or alternative route when the normal path is blocked.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'workaround' with the idea of 'innovation' and 'creativity'.
   - Think of a workaround as a 'clever solution' to a problem.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'W.A.R.' to remember the meaning of workaround: Work Around Roadblocks.
   - Create a mental image of a worker 'going around' a problem to remember the definition.

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