Meaning

A path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths..

Definitions by Sense

1. A path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths.
2. A method to accomplish something that omits one or more steps.
3. (computing, in the Microsoft family of operating systems) A file that points to the location of another file and serves as a quick way to access it.
4. (computing) Ellipsis of keyboard shortcut.
5. To take or use a shortcut

Example Sentences

East Midlands Railway is introducing new shortcuts for claiming compensation in the event of late-running services.

There are shortcuts to some of my favourite applications on my desktop.

Word Forms

• shortcuts
• short cut
• short-cut
• shortcutting
• shortcutted
• shortcut

Synonyms for shortcut

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When Should You Use Shortcut?

Use shortcut when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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