headway vs shortcut

headway

noun
  • The interval of time or distance between the fronts of two vehicles (e.g. buses) moving in succession in the same direction, especially along the same pre-determined route. 

  • Movement ahead or forward. 

  • Forward motion, or its rate. 

  • A cross-heading. 

  • The clearance beneath an object, such as an arch, ceiling or bridge; headroom. 

  • Progress toward a goal. 

shortcut

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

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

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

  • 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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