Shortcut (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. a shorter or quicker way.
  2. a method, procedure, policy, etc., that reduces the time or energy needed to accomplish something.
  3. Computers.
    • a link to a software application, file, or website, usually represented as a graphical icon that can be clicked on to quickly access or open it: You can create a desktop shortcut to a web page you've visited.
    • hotkey.
adjective
  1. constituting or providing a shorter or quicker way: shortcut methods.
verb (used with object), short-cut, short-cut·ting.
  1. to cause to be shortened by the use of a shortcut.
verb (used without object), short-cut, short-cut·ting.
  1. to use or take a shortcut.
noun
  1. a route that is shorter than the usual one
  2. a means of saving time or effort
verb short-cut -cuts, -cutting or -cut
  1. to use a short cut
Shortcut (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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