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ad hoc system
[/æd hɒk ˈsɪstəm/]
noun
pl: ad hoc systems
sistema ad hoc
1.
A system or solution created for a specific problem or need, without a long-term plan or general applicability
The company implemented an ad hoc system to manage the sudden increase in orders during the holiday season.
A empresa implementou um sistema ad hoc para gerenciar o aumento repentino de pedidos durante a temporada de férias.
2.
A temporary or improvised arrangement designed to address an immediate situation rather than serving as a permanent solution
Rather than investing in proper infrastructure, they relied on ad hoc systems that proved unreliable.
Em vez de investir em infraestrutura adequada, eles confiaram em sistemas ad hoc que se mostraram pouco confiáveis.
Synonyms
temporary system
improvised system
makeshift system
stopgap solution
Antonyms
permanent system
integrated system
planned system
scalable system
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
sistema ad hoc
Standard usage in business and technology contexts
Portugal
sistema ad hoc
Same as Brazilian usage; Latin term is internationally recognized
Related Idioms & Phrases
on the fly
seat-of-the-pants approach
quick fix
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