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stopgap

The correct spelling is stopgap.

How to pronounce stopgap

noun

Say it like: Sto-pga-p

The correct spelling is stopgap. That which fills a gap or hiatus. For example: "The small company uses their old product with a few kludged enhancements as a stopgap until they can develop a new product."

Usage Examples

The small company uses their old product with a few kludged enhancements as a stopgap until they can develop a new product.

They put a stopgap solution in place, but need something more permanent.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.That which fills a gap or hiatus.
  2. 2.A temporary measure or short-term fix used until something better can be obtained; that which serves as an expedient in an emergency; a band-aid solution.

adjective

  1. 1.Filling a gap or pause.
  2. 2.Temporary; short-term.

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