quick fix

noun

: an expedient usually temporary or inadequate solution to a problem

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Jim Cahill, a mindset guide at Sensei and expert in contemplative neuroscience, has likewise identified the desire for quick fixes as a common mindset, but believes it can be worked with. Kelsey Eisen, Robb Report, 26 June 2025 Though slower up front, this approach creates scalable, reliable tools aligned with actual business processes, not just quick fixes for internal use. - Jae Lee, MBLM 10. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 Hospitals often attempt to boost morale with surface-level gestures such as pizza parties, gift cards or incentive bonuses, but these quick fixes fail to tackle the real problems driving the nursing shortage. Julie Irvine, Baltimore Sun, 28 May 2025 Nintendo has acknowledged the problem and outlined a quick fix. James Peckham, PC Magazine, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for quick fix

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 3 Jul. 2025.

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