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shortcut

Pronunciation: [ˈʃɔrtkʌt]

Word

Learn how to use shortcut in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

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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?

How to pronounce shortcut

Pronunciation: [ˈʃɔrtkʌt]

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