concision

noun

con·ci·sion | \kən-ˈsi-zhən

\

Definition of concision

1 archaic : a cutting up or off

2 : the quality or state of being concise

Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Learn More about concision

Keep scrolling for more

Examples of concision in a Sentence

the essay is a marvel of concision and clarity

Recent Examples on the Web

Drawing from modernists such as Igor Stravinsky, Mr. Knussen developed a highly individual style that seemed to emphasize concision above all else. — Harrison Smith, Washington Post, "Oliver Knussen, influential composer of ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ opera, dies at 66," 12 July 2018 Martine Reid’s life of Sand is a miracle of concision and evenhandedness. — Benita Eisler, WSJ, "‘George Sand’ Review: Monstre Sacré," 8 June 2018 The conversation has been edited for clarity and concision. — Christopher Shea, Vox, "Many feminists find Philip Roth’s work off-putting. Elaine Showalter thinks he’s a titan.," 25 May 2018 As the movements progressed, however, his true strategy became more evident as the inexorable movement toward consolidation of energy and excitement gave us an intense second movement, a mercurial scherzo, and a finale of rare drive and concision. — Zachary Lewis, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Orchestra keeps the flame burning as 'The Prometheus Project' continues (review)," 14 May 2018 The two pictures have much in common: crystalline black-and-white camerawork, a boxy aspect ratio, bursts of jazz music and an exacting sense of narrative concision. — Justin Chang, latimes.com, "Cannes: Passion and politics merge in the exquisite doomed romances of 'Ash Is Purest White,' 'Cold War'," 13 May 2018 Her usual melodic generosity is on display, but with more concision and consistency than ever before. — Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader, "Jessica Risker sharpens her sweet songs on a hazy new album," 18 Apr. 2018 The film is less than a hour and a half long, yet the Tavianis make every minute count; this has the concision and intensity one associates with late masterworks. — Chicago Reader, "More than 60 new features premiere locally at the European Union Film Festival," 7 Mar. 2018 Our conversation has been edited for clarity and concision. — Eric Levitz, Daily Intelligencer, "This Democratic Senator Has a Plan to Make College Debt-Free for All," 25 Mar. 2018

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'concision.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about concision

Dictionary Entries near concision

Statistics for concision

Look-up Popularity

Time Traveler for concision

The first known use of concision was in the 14th century

See more words from the same century

Keep scrolling for more

Comments on concision

What made you want to look up concision? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

WORD OF THE DAY

rebuff

to reject or criticize sharply

Test Your Vocabulary

Words from Greek and Roman Mythology Quiz

Boreal comes from the name of the ancient Greek god of which wind?

How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

TAKE THE QUIZ

Word Winder's CrossWinder

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games