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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

workaround

/ˈwɜːrk.ə.raʊnd/ noun · British & US
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What does workaround mean?

noun

A procedure or method used to achieve a desired result when a more direct or conventional approach is not possible or is not working.

Example

"The software developers used a workaround to fix the bug until a permanent solution could be implemented."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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