concise
adjective · verb
Simple meaning
Short and clear, using only the words needed.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
kənˈsaɪs
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Definition
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adjective
Brief, yet including all important information.
verb
indiatransitive
To make concise; to abridge or summarize.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: Brief, yet including all important information.
Used this way, concise is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It suits considered writing and prepared speech.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Formal and precise
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