quick fix

noun

: an expedient usually temporary or inadequate solution to a problem

Examples of quick fix in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web His revelation led to a quick fix, potentially staving off a major global cyberattack. David Meyer, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024 Schulz might decide to promote from within — that continuity and a quick fix are paramount considering the double-whammy of losing Chun and basketball coach Kyle Smith, plus the ever-present issue of charting a strategic path forward for the athletic department. Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024 Given how deeply the United States, through NATO, is involved in Europe’s defense system, no quick fix can ensure Europe’s security if the United States were to pull back. Max Bergmann, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2024 The bill’s Republican sponsors characterized the legislation as a quick fix to allow IVF clinics to resume normal operations. Adam Edelman, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2024 World & Nation Feds move to ease FAFSA financial aid chaos, but no quick fix emerges Feb. 13, 2024 The department stated that 1.3 million forms were not affected without saying how many student aid packages could be affected. Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024 Though the boycotts may have put greater pressure on Kellogg to meet worker demands, Browning argued, the sudden drop off in sales could have pushed Kellogg to opt for a quick fix. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 Mar. 2024 There's no magical quick fix to a high-income side hustle. Rachel Wells, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 In ads on Google, Facebook and elsewhere, testosterone telemedicine websites may promise a quick fix for sluggishness and low libido in men. Michael Scaturro, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of quick fix was in 1966

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“Quick fix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quick%20fix. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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