Associations to the word «Shorthand»

Wiktionary

SHORTHAND, noun. A compendious and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols, for letters, words, etc.; short writing; stenography; phonography
SHORTHAND, noun. Any brief or shortened way of saying or doing something
SHORTHAND TYPIST, noun. (UK) (dated) A person skilled in shorthand and typing.
SHORTHAND TYPISTS, noun. Plural of shorthand typist

Dictionary definition

SHORTHAND, noun. A method of writing rapidly.
SHORTHAND, adjective. Written in abbreviated or symbolic form; "shorthand notes".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley