Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

short-cutting

verb

/ˈʃɔrtˌkʌtɪŋ/

Definition

The act of taking a shorter or quicker route to achieve a goal, often bypassing some steps in a process.

Examples

Instead of following the entire project plan, he ended up short-cutting some of the steps to meet the deadline.
While short-cutting can save time, it may also compromise the quality of the work.
She was tempted to short-cut her studies by cramming the night before the exam.

Meaning

Short-cutting refers to the practice of finding a faster way to accomplish something, which can sometimes lead to less thorough or less effective results.