disposition vs shortcut

disposition

noun
  • Control over something, especially with regard to disposing or dispensing with an action item (disposal of a concern, allocation of disbursed funds) or control over the arrangement or placement of certain things. 

  • Transfer or relinquishment to the care or possession of another. 

  • The destination of a patient after medical treatment, especially after emergency triage, first line treatment, or surgery; the choice made for the next venue of care. 

  • Tendency or inclination under given circumstances. 

  • Final decision or settlement. 

  • Temperamental makeup or habitual mood. 

  • The arrangement or placement of certain things. 

  • The set of choirs of strings on a harpsichord. 

verb
  • To remove or place in a different position. 

shortcut

noun
  • A method to accomplish something that omits one or more steps. 

  • A keyboard shortcut: a combination of keystrokes that provides easier access to a command or operation. 

  • A path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths. 

  • A file that points to the location of another file and serves as a quick way to access it. 

verb
  • To take or use a shortcut 

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