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Stopgap

That which fills a gap or hiatus.

📖 Definitions of "Stopgap"

noun

1
That which fills a gap or hiatus.
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.
"The small company uses their old product with a few kludged enhancements as a stopgap until they can develop a new product."

adjective

1
Filling a gap or pause.
2
Temporary; short-term.
"They put a stopgap solution in place, but need something more permanent."

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