concise
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Britannica Dictionary definition of CONCISE
[more concise; most concise]
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using few words
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not including extra or unnecessary information
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a clear and concise account of the accident
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a concise summary
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a concise definition
— concisely
adverb— conciseness
noun [noncount]
concise, terse, succinct, laconic, and pithy
mean expressing or stating an idea by using only a few words.
concise
is the most general of these words and suggests a lack of extra or unnecessary information.
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She provided a concise description of the problem.
terse
suggests that you are using very few words in a way that may seem rude.
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“I'm not interested” was his terse reply.
succinct
suggests that the words you use are clear and helpful in explaining something.
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The article provides a succinct overview of the region's history.
laconic
suggests the use of words that may seem rude, indifferent, or mysterious.
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an aloof and laconic stranger
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She is known for her laconic style of writing.
pithy
suggests the skillful or meaningful use of a small number of words.
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a comedy sharpened by pithy one-liners
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pithy prose
