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Definition of Shortcut
1. Noun. A route shorter than the usual one.
Definition of Shortcut
1. Noun. A path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths. ¹
2. Noun. A method to accomplish something that omits one or more steps. ¹
3. Noun. (computing in the Microsoft family of operating systems) A symlink (symbolic file link); ''especially'', one that appears as an icon. ¹
4. Noun. A keyboard shortcut - a combination of keystrokes that provides easier access to a command or operation ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Shortcut
1. to take a shorter or quicker way [v -CUT, -CUTTING, -CUTS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Shortcut
Literary usage of Shortcut
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Step-by-Step Programming with Base SAS(R) Software by SAS Institute (2001)
"To open a file that has a file shortcut: 1 Open the File shortcuts folder.
2 Select a file shortcut, and then select Open from the pop-up menu. ..."
2. SAS(R) 9.1.3 ETL Studio:: User's Guide by SAS Publishing, SAS Institute (2004)
"... the shortcut Bar on the SAS ETL Studio desktop, or to both. The methods for
each of these interfaces are described as follows: ..."
3. PISA 2003 Data Analysis Manual: SAS Users by OECD Staff, SourceOECD (Online service) (2005)
"This unbiased shortcut is presented in Table 7.12 for the estimation of a ...
This shortcut only requires the computation of 85 estimates instead of 405. ..."
4. SAS 9.1.3 Language Reference: Concepts by SAS Institute (2005)
"Deleting an "Enable at Startup" file shortcut You can use the Registry Editor to
delete an "Enable at Startup" file shortcut by deleting the corresponding ..."
5. The High Performance Toolbox: Succeeding With Performance Tasks, Projects by Spence Rogers, Shari Graham (1998)
"When these shortcut designers are used, take care to ensure that essential quality
levels are met. Guidelines for Completing The Quick Performance Task ..."
6. This Isn't Excel, It's Magic! by Bob Umlas (2007)
"But there's a shortcut where you can use a wildcard to do it and Excel will ...
One caveat: this shortcut excludes the sheet you're entering it on in the ..."
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