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workaround

/ˈwɜːk.əɹaʊnd/

Meanings
noun
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. "
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Illustration overcoming

overcoming verb

/ˌoʊvərˈkʌmɪŋ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈkʌmɪŋ/

To surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of.

"to overcome enemies in battle"

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temporary noun

/ˈtɛmpəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/

One serving for a limited time; short-term employee.

"The temporary at the bakery was only there for the summer. "

Illustration screenshot

screenshot noun

/ˈskriːn.ʃɒt/ /ˈskriːn.ʃɑt/

An image of computer or smartphone screen output at a given moment in time.

"I grabbed a screenshot of my desktop."

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suggested verb

/səˈdʒɛstɪd/ /səɡˈdʒɛstɪd/

To imply but stop short of saying explicitly.

"Are you suggesting that I killed my wife?"

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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procedure noun

/pɹəˈsiːdʒə/ /pɹəˈsidʒɚ/

A particular method for performing a task.

"The school's procedure for returning lost items involves filling out a form and leaving it with the office staff. "

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assignment noun

/əˈsaɪnmənt/ /æˈsaɪnmənt/

The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.

"This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee."

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consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

To be.

"The project consists of three main parts. "

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unforeseen noun

/ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/ /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsin/

An event, incident, cost, etc. that was not foreseen.

"The unexpected snowstorm was an unforeseen obstacle to the school field trip. "

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management noun

/ˈmænədʒmənt/

Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.

"The school's management team used careful planning and budgeting to ensure enough resources for all students' needs. "

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constraints noun

/kənˈstɹeɪnts/

Something that constrains; a restriction.

"Due to time constraints, I couldn't finish all the questions on the test. "

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regulations noun

/ˌɹɛɡjəˈleɪʃənz/

The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated.

"The school has strict regulations about mobile phone use during class. "