The difference between Shorthand and Shorthanded


Shorthand is also noun with the meaning: a rough and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols, for letters, words, etc.

Shorthanded is also adverb with the meaning: in a shorthanded manner.

Shorthanded is also adjective with the meaning: lacking sufficient staff or people, as for normal or efficient operations.

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  1. Shorthand as a noun:

    A rough and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols, for letters, words, etc.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: stenography phonography"

    "ant longhand"

  2. Shorthand as a noun (by extension):

    Any brief or shortened way of saying or doing something.

    Examples:

    "The jargon becomes a shorthand for these advanced concepts."

  1. Shorthanded as an adjective:

    Lacking sufficient staff or people, as for normal or efficient operations.

    Examples:

    "The tiny restaurant usually got by with three workers on that shift, but found itself shorthanded when the tour bus pulled in."

  2. Shorthanded as an adjective:

    Having less than a quorum.

  3. Shorthanded as an adjective (team sports):

    Having, or occurring during an interval with, fewer than a full complement of players, often as the result of a penalty.

  4. Shorthanded as an adjective (poker, of a, table):

    Having fewer than the standard number of players.

  1. Shorthanded as an adverb:

    In a shorthanded manner.

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