Shortcut
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʃɔːtkʌt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shortcut is a noun meaning A path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths.
Meaning
A path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths.
More Meanings
- A method to accomplish something that omits one or more steps.
- (computing) Ellipsis of keyboard shortcut.
- To take or use a shortcut
- (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.
Example Sentences
There are shortcuts to some of my favourite applications on my desktop.
East Midlands Railway is introducing new shortcuts for claiming compensation in the event of late-running services.
Word Forms
- shortcuts
- short cut
- short-cut
- shortcutting
- shortcutted
Synonyms for shortcut
Depending on context, synonyms include cutoff, crosscut.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crosscut, cutoff, drop-down, timesaver, one-stop, context.
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