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Shortcut
01
a quicker or more direct way of reaching a destination
Example
He discovered a shortcut that led directly to the train station.
We took a shortcut through the park to reach our destination faster.
The GPS recommended a shortcut to cut down the drive to the hotel.
02
a quicker or more efficient method to achieve a particular outcome or goal
Example
He used a shortcut in the project to meet the deadline sooner.
He took several shortcuts while preparing the presentation to finish it before the deadline.
She discovered a shortcut in her study routine that helped her prepare for exams faster.
03
(computing) an icon or link that provides quick access to a file, website, or program
Example
She placed a shortcut to the project folder on her desktop for easy access.
You can create a shortcut to your favorite website on your browser ’s toolbar.
The software includes a shortcut to open frequently used files quickly.
04
(computing) a key or set of keys that quickly performs a specific function on a computer
Example
Pressing F5 is a common shortcut to refresh the webpage in most browsers.
To open a new browser tab, you can use the shortcut Ctrl+T.
Using Alt+Tab allows you to switch between open applications with a shortcut.
Example
He discovered a shortcut that led directly to the train station.
We took a shortcut through the park to reach our destination faster.
The GPS recommended a shortcut to cut down the drive to the hotel.
The map showed a shortcut that helped us get to the beach before sunset.
Finding a shortcut through the alley helped us avoid the traffic on the main road.
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