shortcut

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈʃɔːtkʌt/

Noun

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.

Translations

• French: raccourci
• German: Abkürzung
• Italian: scorciatoia
• Portuguese: atalho
• Russian: кратча́йший путь
• Spanish: atajo

Translations

• German: Abkürzung
• Italian: scorciatoia
• Portuguese: atalho

Translations

• French: raccourci, lien symbolique
• German: Verknüpfung, Shortcut, Tastenkombination
• Italian: collegamento
• Portuguese: atalho
• Russian: ярлы́к

Verb

shortcut (shortcuts, present participle shortcutting; past and past participle shortcutted)

1. To take or use a shortcut#Noun|shortcut

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