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.
Synonyms
  • skipping
  • bypassing
  • trimming
  • accelerating