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shortener

/ˈʃɔːtənər/ noun · British & US
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What does shortener mean?

noun

A device or service that shortens a URL, often used to make it easier to share links on social media or in messages.

Example

"The URL shortener helped me share the link to my new website with my friends on Twitter."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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