shortcut vs strategy

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 

strategy

noun
  • A plan of action intended to accomplish a specific goal. 

  • The science and art of military command as applied to the overall planning and conduct of warfare. 

  • The act of strategizing; the development of effective strategies. 

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