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ad hoc

[ad hok, ahd hohk] / æd ˈhɒk, ɑd ˈhoʊk /
ADJECTIVE
for a specific purpose
Synonyms


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This happens in formal meetings, more informal conversations and ad hoc.

From BBC

Various female drivers have taken on races in America's IndyCar series on an ad hoc basis, with little success.

From BBC

After learning about the port’s expansion plans, he hosted an ad hoc meeting at his home.

From Los Angeles Times

To their credit, lawmakers in Dover have repeatedly tried to rectify the inconsistent outcomes of the once-revered court through ad hoc legislative responses.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, millions of unionized 9-to-5 jobs have disappeared, leaving many Americans working longer shifts, holding down multiple jobs or picking up ad hoc work in the gig economy.

From The Wall Street Journal