noun
alternative means; alternative method
A formal or technical term for a substitute way of doing something, often used in problem-solving or planning contexts.
この問題を解決するには、代替手段を考えなければならない。
To solve this problem, we must consider alternative means.
交通機関が止まった場合の代替手段を確保しておく。
Secure an alternative method in case transportation stops.
Compound of 代替 (だいたい, 'substitution') and 手段 (しゅだん, 'means'). The word follows standard Sino-Japanese compounding patterns.