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SHORTHANDED

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj., adverb)

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There are 10 meanings of the word Shorthanded.

How to pronounce shorthanded:

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Shorthanded - as a noun

A method of writing rapidly using an abbreviated symbolic system

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Shorthanded - as an adjective satellite

Written in abbreviated or symbolic form

Example: "Shorthand notes"

Shorthanded - as a verb

To render (spoken or written words) into shorthand.

(by extension) to use a brief or shortened way of saying or doing something.

To write in shorthand.

Shorthanded - as an adjective

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

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

Having less than a quorum.

(team sports) having, or occurring during an interval with, fewer than a full complement of players, often as the result of a penalty.

(of a table) having fewer than the standard number of players.

Shorthanded - as an adverb

In a shorthanded manner.

Example Sentences

"The basketball team was shorthanded due to injuries."
"The office was shorthanded during the holiday season."
"They were forced to play shorthanded in the game as two players were ejected."
"The restaurant was shorthanded and couldn't keep up with the orders."
"The company had to hire temporary workers to make up for being shorthanded."
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Word Game Points

Is SHORTHANDED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shorthanded is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHORTHANDED has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is SHORTHANDED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shorthanded is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHORTHANDED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is SHORTHANDED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shorthanded is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHORTHANDED has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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