Kludge
noun
A clumsy, inelegant solution to a problem, especially in computer programming.
The software update was a kludge that barely fixed the bug.
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Technical
programming kludge,kludge solution,kludge code
noun
A makeshift or inelegant combination of different components, creating a temporary or inefficient design.
The car’s engine was a kludge made from various parts that didn’t originally belong together.
Usage tips
Neutral
inelegant kludge,kludge assembly,kludging together
noun
A clumsy, inelegant solution to a problem, especially in computer programming.
The software update was a kludge that barely fixed the bug.
Usage tips
Technical
programming kludge,kludge solution,kludge code
noun
A makeshift or inelegant combination of different components, creating a temporary or inefficient design.
The car’s engine was a kludge made from various parts that didn’t originally belong together.
Usage tips
Neutral
inelegant kludge,kludge assembly,kludging together
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Kludge often implies a lack of elegance; be cautious when using it in a formal context.
The software was a kludge that worked but was not efficient.
Pro Tip 2/3Resourcefulness
Using a kludge can showcase creativity in problem-solving, but may also reflect poor planning.
They built a kludge with spare parts to get the system running.
Pro Tip 3/3Imperfection
Understanding kludges can help appreciate innovative design, even if they are not the best solutions.
His solution was a kludge, albeit a functional one.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Kludge often implies a lack of elegance; be cautious when using it in a formal context.
The software was a kludge that worked but was not efficient.
Pro Tip 2/3Resourcefulness
Using a kludge can showcase creativity in problem-solving, but may also reflect poor planning.
They built a kludge with spare parts to get the system running.
Pro Tip 3/3Imperfection
Understanding kludges can help appreciate innovative design, even if they are not the best solutions.
His solution was a kludge, albeit a functional one.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Kludge often implies a lack of elegance; be cautious when using it in a formal context.
The software was a kludge that worked but was not efficient.
Pro Tip 2/3Resourcefulness
Using a kludge can showcase creativity in problem-solving, but may also reflect poor planning.
They built a kludge with spare parts to get the system running.
Pro Tip 3/3Imperfection
Understanding kludges can help appreciate innovative design, even if they are not the best solutions.
His solution was a kludge, albeit a functional one.
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