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What is a shorthand?

What is a shorthand? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. A rough and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols, for letters, words, etc.
  2. any brief or shortened way of saying or doing something
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A shorthand view might have it that technology is extrinsic and science intrinsic to the food we eat.
Ticker symbols began as telegraphers ' informal shorthand, but today they are registered with the various exchanges.
Getting writer's cramp in the midst of What Maisie Knew, Henry James hired a shorthand typist and his style changed accordingly.
He cannot read shorthand and throws Harker's encrypted writings on the fire in disgust.
Otherwise, he would not be able to record the thoughts of Martin O'Neill, and would have to rely on shorthand skills.
Western images serve as shorthand images of patriotism, democracy, rugged individualism, and a host of other virtues.

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