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workaround

/ˈwɜːk.əɹaʊnd/

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noun

Notlösung, Umgehungslösung

A means of overcoming some obstacle, especially an obstacle consisting of laws, regulations, or constraints.

Examples :

"The store's computer system wouldn't accept credit cards, so the cashier suggested a workaround: paying with cash or a check. "

Das Computersystem des Geschäfts akzeptierte keine Kreditkarten, also schlug der Kassierer eine Notlösung vor: Bar oder mit Scheck zu zahlen.

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noun

Notlösung, Behelfslösung

A procedure or a temporary fix that bypasses a problem and allows the user to continue working until a better solution can be provided.

Examples :

"The printer was jammed, but we found a workaround by saving the document as a PDF and emailing it to another printer. "

Der Drucker war blockiert, aber wir fanden eine Notlösung, indem wir das Dokument als PDF speicherten und es an einen anderen Drucker per E-Mail schickten.

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noun

Notlösung, Behelfslösung

(project management) An impromptu and temporary response to an unforeseen problem or risk.

Examples :

"The printer was broken, so we used a screenshot and pasted it into a document as a workaround to submit the assignment on time. "

Der Drucker war kaputt, also benutzten wir einen Screenshot und fügten ihn als Notlösung in ein Dokument ein, um die Aufgabe rechtzeitig abzugeben.

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