accorgimento — meaning in English
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English meaning
- contrivance noun A machine or tool designed to carry out a particular job.
- hack verb To cut or chop something roughly, without precision.
Senses
accorgimento is used for these senses in English:
- contrivance A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
- hack (computing, slang) An expedient, temporary solution, such as a small patch or change to code, meant to be replaced with a more elegant solution at a later date; a workaround.
contrivance — full definition
- noun A machine or tool designed to carry out a particular job.
- noun A clever plan or scheme used to achieve a particular goal.
- noun Something that seems too cleverly arranged to feel natural or genuine.
hack — full definition
- verb To cut or chop something roughly, without precision.
- verb To break into a computer system or account without authorization.
- verb To find a clever, often improvised shortcut for solving a problem.
- noun A clever shortcut, trick, or workaround.
- noun A skilled but unglamorous or uncreative worker, especially a writer or programmer producing mediocre work for hire.
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