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ad hoc approach

[/æd hɑk əˈproʊtʃ/]
noun phrasepl: ad hoc approaches
abordagem ad hoc
1. A method or strategy developed for a specific problem or task without prior planning, designed to address immediate needs rather than following a general principle or systematic plan
The company took an ad hoc approach to solving the software bug instead of implementing a comprehensive quality assurance process.
A empresa adotou uma abordagem ad hoc para resolver o erro de software em vez de implementar um processo abrangente de garantia de qualidade.
2. A temporary, improvised solution created for a particular situation without standardized procedures
During the emergency, the hospital staff used an ad hoc approach to allocate resources.
Durante a emergência, a equipe do hospital usou uma abordagem ad hoc para alocar recursos.
NYC Slang
quick fix; on-the-fly solution
Synonyms
improvised approachcase-by-case approachtemporary solutionmakeshift methodpragmatic solution
Antonyms
systematic approachplanned approachmethodical approachstrategic approachstructured approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abordagem ad hoc
Standard usage; also 'solução improvisada' or 'abordagem case a case'
Rio de Janeiro
abordagem ad hoc
Common in business and technical contexts
São Paulo
abordagem ad hoc
Widely used in corporate and academic environments
Portugal
abordagem ad hoc
Standard usage; may also use 'solução pontual' or 'abordagem casuística'

Related Idioms & Phrases

play it by ear
make it up as you go along
fix it as you go
band-aid solution
fly by the seat of your pants
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