Definitions For Workaround

Noun

WORKAROUND (plural WORKAROUNDs) A means of overcoming some obstacle, especially an obstacle consisting of laws, regulations, or constraints. (computing) A procedure or a temporary fix that bypasses a problem and allows the user to continue working until a better solution can be provided. : Synonym: kludge, kluge (project management) An impromptu and temporary response to an unforeseen problem or risk.

Synonyms

temporary solution see thesaurus:workaround

Translations

French: solution, f Portuguese: contornar Russian: обходное решение, n, sc=Cyrl Serbo-Croatian: rješenje, n, alternativno rješenje, zaobilazno rješenje Spanish: elución, f, solución alternativa, m French: contournement, m German: Workaround, m {{checktrans-top}} Spanish: {{t+check, es, paliativo, m}}

Alternative forms

work-around

Etymology

work + around

Is Workaround a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) NO
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary NO

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
18
Words with Friends
20

The word Workaround is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words with Friends

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