How Do You Spell WORKAROUND?

Pronunciation: [wˈɜːkɐɹˌa͡ʊnd] (IPA)

Workaround is a term used to describe a temporary or alternative solution to a problem. The spelling of this word, /wɜːrkəraʊnd/, can be broken down into the phonetic sounds: /w/ sound, followed by the short vowel sound /ɜːr/, then the /k/ sound, the schwa sound /ə/, the /r/ sound, the /aʊ/ diphthong and finally the /nd/ sound. This word is commonly used in the fields of technology and business, where it often refers to finding creative solutions to challenges.

WORKAROUND Meaning and Definition

1. A workaround is a noun that refers to an alternative or temporary solution, method, or strategy used to overcome a problem or obstacle, especially when the original or ideal solution is not available or feasible. It is a means of achieving a desired outcome or result by circumventing limitations or constraints that hinder progress in a particular situation.

   At times, a workaround may be employed when a technical issue arises, such as a software glitch or a hardware malfunction, by devising a different approach to achieve the desired outcome or by employing a different set of tools or procedures. For instance, if a particular software program crashes frequently, a workaround might involve closing and reopening the application to continue working.

   Workarounds may also be utilized in various other domains, such as in bureaucratic or organizational contexts, where an alternative procedure or method is used to accomplish a task when the established system or process is ineffective, inefficient, or restrictive. Similarly, in interpersonal relationships or conflicts, a workaround might involve finding a compromise or adopting an alternative strategy to facilitate cooperation or resolve issues.

   While workarounds can often provide immediate solutions or temporary fixes, they may not address the root cause of the problem, and thus, they are typically regarded as short-term measures. However, workarounds can be valuable since they allow people to continue their work, operations, or activities, even in the absence of an optimal or intended solution.

Top Common Misspellings for WORKAROUND *

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• workaorund 15.7894736%
• workaroud 10.5263157%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for WORKAROUND

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Etymology of WORKAROUND

The word "workaround" originated in American English and is a combination of two words: "work" and "around".

The term "work" has Old English roots and originally meant "physical or mental effort expended to produce or accomplish something". Over time, it evolved to refer to any productive or purposeful activity.

The word "around" comes from Old English as well and means "in a circular direction" or "so as to encircle or surround something".

The combination of these words in the mid-20th century resulted in the formation of "workaround", which refers to finding a solution or method to bypass or overcome a problem or limitation in a particular system, process, or situation.