Short

Updated: 07/31/2022 by Computer Hope

Short may refer to any of the following:

1. When describing a measurement, short is a small distance or time.

2. With electricity, short is another term for short-circuit, which is when excessive electrical current travels along an unintended path between two nodes that can lead to device damage. For example, dust can cause a short circuit on a motherboard, causing damage to its components.

3. Short or short for describes a shortened version of a word or phrase. For example, the abbreviation LOL is short for "laugh out loud" and is commonly used in chat when something is funny.

4. With a type of video, Short can describe a YouTube Short.

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