The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word STENOGRAPHY
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The straight part
We know that "shorthand" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shorthand = stenography.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does STENOGRAPHY mean?
STENOGRAPHY noun- The practice of transcribing speech (primarily for later dictation or testimony), usually using shorthand.