shortcut
short
ˈʃɔrt
shawrt
cut
ˌkʌt
kat
/ʃˈɔːtkʌt/

Definition & Meaning of "shortcut"in English

Shortcut
01

a quicker or more direct way of reaching a destination

Examples
We took a shortcut through the park to reach our destination faster.
02

a quicker or more efficient method to achieve a particular outcome or goal

Examples
She found a shortcut in her workflow that made completing tasks easier.
03

(computing) an icon or link that provides quick access to a file, website, or program

Examples
She placed a shortcut to the project folder on her desktop for easy access.
04

(computing) a key or set of keys that quickly performs a specific function on a computer

Examples
Pressing F5 is a common shortcut to refresh the webpage in most browsers.
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