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Definition of hotkey

hotkey

/ˈhɑːtˌkiː/
hot · key
Plural:hotkeys
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Past Simple:hotkeyed
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Past Participle:hotkeyed
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Present Participle:hotkeying
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hotkey Lexical Profile

hotkey Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A key or combination of keys on a computer keyboard that provides quick, direct access to a specific function or command within a program or operating system.

Example

"Learning the default hotkeys in your video editing software can drastically speed up your daily workflow."

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• verb

1

To assign a specific computer command, function, or item to a keyboard shortcut for rapid execution.

Example

"Experienced players usually hotkey their healing items so they can react immediately during a match."

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• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hotkey. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hotkey
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