espediente — meaning in English
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English meaning
- contrivance noun A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
- expedient adjective Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
- hack verb To cut or chop something roughly, without precision.
- workaround noun A means or method of circumventing an obstacle, particularly one arising from constraints, laws or regulatory requirements.
Senses
espediente is used for these senses in English:
- contrivance A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
- expedient A method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource.
- 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.
- workaround A means of overcoming some obstacle, especially an obstacle consisting of constraints, or laws or regulations.
contrivance — full definition
- noun A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
- noun A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
- noun Something overly artful or artificial.
expedient — full definition
- adjective Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
- noun A convenient method used to achieve a result quickly, especially as a shortcut.