"quickstart" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: quickstarts [plural]
Etymology: quick + start Etymology templates: {{compound|en|quick|start}} quick + start Head templates: {{en-noun}} quickstart (plural quickstarts)
  1. (computing) A guide or manual intended to get a user rapidly acquainted with a program or system. Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-quickstart-en-noun-M9u8mvDf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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