ad hoc
Say it: ad HOK /ˌæd ˈhɒk/ · adjective
What “ad hoc” means
Made for one particular job, often without much planning.
More precisely: Created or done for one particular purpose, often improvised, rather than planned.
When to use it
At work, for a temporary arrangement made to handle a specific need, usually in a neutral or formal tone.
Memory trick
Latin ad hoc means for this: something made specifically for this particular need.
Similar words
improvised, makeshift, impromptu
Where it comes from
Latin, literally 'to this', meaning for this particular purpose.
Quick check
A pipe bursts, so staff quickly create a temporary bucket station just for this leak. The arrangement is…
ad hoc or routine?
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