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SHORTED

(verb, adj.)
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There are 7 meanings of the word Shorted.

Shorted - as a verb

To cause a short circuit in (something).

Of an electrical circuit, to short circuit.

To shortchange.

To provide with a smaller than agreed or labeled amount.

Example: "This is the third time i’ve caught them shorting us."

To sell something, especially securities, that one does not own at the moment for delivery at a later date in hopes of profiting from a decline in the price; to sell short.

To shorten.

Shorted - as an adjective

Dressed in shorts.

Example Sentences

"I accidentally shorted the circuit and caused a power outage."
"The technician shorted the wires to test the electrical connection."
"He shorted the stock in anticipation of a market downturn."
"The trader shorted the currency pair based on the economic indicators."
"She shorted the fuse to prevent any electrical surges."
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Word Game Points

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

SHORTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is SHORTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shorted is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHORTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SHORTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shorted is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHORTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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