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shortcuts

/ˈʃɔːtkʌts/ · noun

Meaning

  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. (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. A keyboard shortcut: a combination of keystrokes that provides easier access to a command or operation.
  5. To take or use a shortcut

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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