Alternative spelling of short circuit operator

(usually followed by of) The gist; the essence or substance; the most important or salient features.

plural of short circuit

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of short circuit

simple past tense and past participle of short circuit

Alternative spelling of short-sighted

Myopia: impairment of vision's acuity for distant objects. / The propensity of a person to ignore long-term goals in favor of short-term gains.

Near-sighted; myopic; unable to focus on distant objects. / (figuratively) Unable to see long-term objectives; lacking foresight.

A type of crab (Carcinus maenas) native to the coasts of Europe and North Africa.

In a speedy manner; with dispatch; quickly.