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Rareshort cut
The correct spelling is short cut.
How to pronounce short cut
noun
Say it like: Sho-rt -cut
The correct spelling is short cut. A path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths. For example: "There are shortcuts to some of my favourite applications on my desktop."
Usage Examples
“There are shortcuts to some of my favourite applications on my desktop.”
Definition
noun
- 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.
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