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workaround

(noun) A set of steps used to compensate for or avoid dealing with a systemic problem rather than fixing it.

Typically used in regard to computers or industrial work-flow.

The term "workaround" implies that there should be a quicker, more efficient, or otherwise better way to accomplish things. But also that such improved methods are unavailable due to some circumstances beyond the control of those directly involved.
Computers:
It's been noted that Version 2.5 can not read the files normally produced by Version 3.1. The workaround typically used to solve this problem involves saving the file in an unusual format then manually changing the file extension.

Work-flow:
He was by far the most inept and inefficient person on the team, but the details of his contract made it prohibitively expensive to fire him outright. So his co-workers invented elaborate workarounds to avoid having to deal with him, effectively making his job unnecessary.
by Peter K. March 25, 2005
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Warsaw, NY

Warsaw, NY is a small town. Its in Wyoming County that roughly has 2 times as many cows as it does people. I know makes you think of some hillbilly kida , wrong turn, kinda shit huh. All in all its a pretty quite town and a nice place to live or visit if you dont mind the system sucking scumbags.
Ex. You have two kind of people in Warsaw, NY cool down to earth people who make awesome friends and then you have the drit balls who do nothing but sit on their butts and collect unemployment and foodstamps ect. Only because they are lazy and like to suck the hell out of the system.
by Chuey May 3, 2008
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workahol

What workaholics are addicted to. Coined by Demetri Martin.
Demetri Martin - "I've met many chocoholics but I've never seen any Chocohol. We've got an epidemic - people that don't understand the rules of word endings... they're probably over-workahol-d"
by E. Skurka January 8, 2008
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Workaholics

A Comedy Central show that first aired in early April of 2011 and is absolutely hilarious. It follows three friends living and working together after college. Blake Anderson, Adam DeVine and Anders Holm star in this scripted comedy where they spend their days selling time shares and their nights partying. Even though college ended, the fun hasn't.
Kevin: Dude it's Wednesday, guess what's on tonight. New episode of Workaholics!!
Devin: That show is so funny man, cannot wait.
by mermaidcat May 17, 2011
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woosaa

woo|saa (wü’ sä)
v.

– to calm down and relax, to chill
That *&#X just cut me off...freaking people can't drive in this city...Hey Man!...woosaa...woosaa...
by Paul Bail May 31, 2005
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Woosan

The best ship in the world. You would use this when you see San, and Wooyoung from Ateez. (we only support woosan, not woosanG)
OMG IS THATS WOOSAN
by Extrasanie July 15, 2019
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Worcation

When you are working out of town, in some place fun. This results in working in the morning and vacationing in the evening. AKA Working, but on vacation from the office.
I just spent a week in Las Vegas for the SEMA show. I celebrated with several beers at night, overall it was a good worcation.
by Uncle ISH March 29, 2009
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