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resourceful solution

[rɪˈzɔːrsfəl səˈluːʃən]
noun phrasepl: resourceful solutions
solução criativa / solução engenhosa
1. A clever and practical answer to a problem that makes effective use of available resources and ingenuity
The team found a resourceful solution by repurposing old materials instead of buying new equipment.
A equipe encontrou uma solução criativa reutilizando materiais antigos em vez de comprar novos equipamentos.
2. An innovative approach that solves a problem efficiently with limited means or unconventional methods
When the budget was cut, the manager implemented a resourceful solution that maintained service quality.
Quando o orçamento foi cortado, o gerente implementou uma solução engenhosa que manteve a qualidade do serviço.
NYC Slang
smart move / clever workaround
Synonyms
creative solutioningenious solutionclever solutioninnovative approachpractical solution
Antonyms
impractical solutionwasteful approachineffective solution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solução criativa / solução engenhosa
Most commonly used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
jogo de cintura / solução inteligente
May use colloquial expression 'jogo de cintura' for clever maneuvering
São Paulo
solução inteligente / solução inovadora
Preference for 'inovadora' in business contexts
Portugal
solução criativa / solução engenhosa
Similar to Brazilian usage; may also use 'solução prática'

Related Idioms & Phrases

think outside the box
make do with what you have
find a way out
put your best foot forward
resourcefulness is the mother of invention
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