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May 20, 2022

Word of the Day: Ad Hoc

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Word of the Day : May 20, 2022

ad hoc \AD-HOCK\ adjective

What It Means

Ad hoc means "concerned with a particular end or purpose" or "formed or used for specific or immediate problems or needs."

// An ad hoc committee was formed to investigate the matter.

// There was an unexpected change of plans and ad hoc solutions had to be made.

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Aired May 20, 2022

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