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workaround

Bypass of a recognized problem or limitation in a system

EntityQ457174

Also known as alternate solution · alternative solution · kludge · temporary solution · temporary fix · circumvention

Subclass of: technique

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A workaround is a bypass of a recognized problem or limitation in a system or policy. A workaround is typically a temporary fix that implies that a genuine solution to the problem is needed. But workarounds are frequently as creative as true solutions, involving outside the box thinking in their creation.

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Has characteristic: impermanence nature of statement: often
Does not have characteristic: robustness nature of statement: often
Uses: loophole nature of statement: often
Partially coincident with: kludge
Has goal: avoidance class of object(s) of occurrence: problem

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AIDB. (2026). workaround (Q457174). Retrieved from https://aidb.si/e/workaround-Q457174