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Noun: shortcut  'short,kút
  1. A route shorter than the usual one
    "He took a shortcut through the alley to save time";
    - cutoff, crosscut
     
  2. A faster or easier way of doing or achieving something
    "Taking the back roads proved to be a useful shortcut to avoid traffic"
     
  3. (computing) a link or keystroke combination to quickly access a website, file, action, or program
    "She created a desktop shortcut for the frequently used application"

Derived forms: shortcuts

Type of: road, route

Encyclopedia: Shortcut