That definition seems to be pretty concise. I note that the earlier use that it cites is very similar to the definition I found through the Google define feature. Now if I can just work the word into some of my conversations now and then I suppose I can count my vocabulary as having just grown by one word.
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Hi all,Here's the definition of "kluge" or "kludge," gleaned from The Free Dictionary:n. Slang1. A system, especially a computer system, that is constituted of poorly matched elements or of elements originally intended for other applications.2. A clumsy or inelegant solution to a problem. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [From ironic use of earlier kluge, smart, clever. Hope this helps. Sandi----- Original Message ----- From: "Ann Parsons" <akp@xxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 2:02 PM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] kloogeHi all,Not sure how to spell it. I've been on Google and it doesn't seem to come up. Maybe one of you computer geeks can enlighten us as to spelling?As for definition, a kluge or kluge is a solution to a programming task that is clumsy or put together badly. It's like putting your car engine together with chewing gum and bailing wire. It's malarkiface, something foolish or amusingly stupid made by man, a combination of malarky and artifice.Ann P. -- Ann K. Parsons Portal Tutoring EMAIL: akp@xxxxxxxxxxxx web site: http://www.portaltutoring.info Skype: Putertutor "All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost."Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere.To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxxput the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line.To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxxput the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line.
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