shortcut

• short cut, short-cut

From short +‎ cut.

• IPA^(key): /ˈʃɔːtkʌt/
• Hyphenation: short‧cut
• Rhymes: -ʌt

shortcut (plural shortcuts)

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.

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

4. A keyboard shortcut: a combination of keystrokes that provides easier access to a command or operation.

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shortcut (third-person singular simple present shortcuts, present participle shortcutting, simple past and past participle shortcutted)

1. To take or use a shortcut

• shortcutter

• cut short