quick fix

noun

: an expedient usually temporary or inadequate solution to a problem

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Without mapping these interdependencies, leaders misinterpret signals and end up applying quick fixes that worsen the situation. Thomas Lim, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 But Week 1 served as a reminder that a good fit doesn't always equal a quick fix. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025 Still, like most Hollywood quick fixes, there’s a dark side. Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025 Miller's approach is grounded in personal experience rather than market opportunity, focused on systemic change rather than quick fixes. Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quick fix

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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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 16 Sep. 2025.

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