workaround
Short definition from Wiktionary
Noun
- A means of overcoming some obstacle, especially an obstacle consisting of constraints, or laws or regulations.
- A procedure or a temporary fix that bypasses a problem and allows a user to continue working until a better solution can be provided.
- An impromptu and temporary response to an unforeseen problem or risk.
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