26984 words

shortcuts

4 definitions • 4 examples
1
a route that leads from one place to another and is quicker and more direct than the usual route:

Examples:

I know a shortcut to town.
2
a quicker way of doing something in order to save time or effort
3
a quick way to start or use a computer program:

Examples:

4
a route that is more direct than the usual route, or a quicker way of doing something:

Examples:

The kids take a shortcut through the parking lot to get to school.
Don't use shortcuts to solve the problem, or the answer is likely to be wrong.

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