shortcut
Pronunciation: [ˈʃɔrtkʌt]
Word
Context: “navigation”
(noun) a quicker way to reach a place or finish a task. It's like taking a different path that saves you time or effort.
Example
We took a shortcut through the park to get to the playground faster.
Example
There are no shortcuts on this road; you have to follow the long route.
Example
Do you know any shortcuts to the school?
Context: “computers”
(noun) a special way to quickly open a file or program on a computer. It's like a little button that helps you jump straight to what you want.
Example
I created a shortcut on my desktop to open my favorite game quickly.
Example
Without the shortcut, it takes much longer to find the application on my computer.
Example
How do you make a shortcut for this software?
Context: “learning”
(noun) a method that saves time or effort in completing an activity or learning something new. It's like finding a trick or easier way to do something.
Example
She found a shortcut to solve math problems faster.
Example
There are no shortcuts in learning; you have to study hard.
Example
Can you show me a shortcut for this homework?
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