makeshiftprogram
nounUK /ˈmeɪkʃɪft ˈprəʊɡræm/
US /ˈmeɪkʃɪft ˈproʊɡræm/
A makeshift program is a quick, simple program made to fix a problem for now.
When the school computer broke, the teacher wrote a makeshift program to print the attendance list.
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2. A small computer program written in a hurry to do one job.
He wrote a makeshift program to rename all the photos.
3. A plan or schedule put together quickly with whatever is available.
The camp leaders made a makeshift program for the rainy day.
4. A temporary set of instructions used until a better one is ready.
The engineers used a makeshift program to keep the lights blinking.