Workaround: meaning, definitions and examples
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workaround
[ ˈwɜːrkəˌraʊnd ]
in technology
A solution or method used to overcome a problem or limitation in a system or software.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Developers often use workarounds to bypass bugs in the code.
- The team implemented a clever workaround to improve the performance of the application.
in a professional setting
To find a way to overcome a problem or limitation, typically in a creative or unconventional manner.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She had to workaround the budget constraints to complete the project.
- The team workarounded the issue by collaborating with another department.
Translations
Translations of the word "workaround" in other languages:
🇵🇹 solução alternativa
🇮🇳 विकल्प
🇩🇪 Umgehungslösung
🇮🇩 solusi sementara
🇺🇦 обхідне рішення
🇵🇱 obejście
🇯🇵 回避策
🇫🇷 solution de contournement
🇪🇸 solución alternativa
🇹🇷 geçici çözüm
🇰🇷 우회 해결책
🇸🇦 حل بديل
🇨🇿 alternativní řešení
🇸🇰 alternatívne riešenie
🇨🇳 变通方案
🇸🇮 nadomestna rešitev
🇮🇸 lausn til bráðabirgða
🇰🇿 баламалы шешім
🇬🇪 ალტერნატიული გადაწყვეტა
🇦🇿 alternativ həll
🇲🇽 solución alternativa
Word origin
The term 'workaround' originated in the world of computing and technology in the late 20th century. It is derived from the combination of 'work' and 'around', indicating a method to work around a problem or limitation. Over time, the term has been adopted in various fields to describe creative solutions to challenges.
See also: coworker, coworkers, hardworking, overwork, rework, reworking, unworkability, unworkable, work, workability, workable, workableness, workaholic, workbench, worker, workers, workforce, working, worklessness, workload, workmanship, workmates, workmen, workout, workplace, works, workshop, workstation, worktable, worktop, workwear, workweek.