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

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

n. An impromptu and temporary response to an unforeseen problem or risk.

"A workaround is to approve people based on the higher of current or expected interest rates so they cannot borrow more than they can afford if rates are artificially low."

quick fix    kluge    stopgap    kludge   

zapper    zappers    obscenity