nutshell
noun
nut·shell
ˈnət-ˌshel 
1
: the hard external covering in which the kernel of a nut is enclosed
2
: something of small size, amount, or scope
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In a nutshell, OFDMA divides channels into resource units (RUs), allowing for smaller data packets that can be transmitted to multiple users simultaneously.
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Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
In a nutshell, the overview effect describes a strong feeling of connection and protection over Earth and everything on it, reported by some astronauts after looking down at the blue marble from space.
—Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2025
In a nutshell, chastity is the practice of orgasm denial, often through a device like a dedicated cage.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 1 Oct. 2025
Equal parts hilarious and disturbing (puberty in a nutshell), Polinger melds body horror with a razor-sharp insight into the subconscious psyche of adolescence.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
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Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
In a nutshell, the overview effect describes a strong feeling of connection and protection over Earth and everything on it, reported by some astronauts after looking down at the blue marble from space.
—Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2025
In a nutshell, chastity is the practice of orgasm denial, often through a device like a dedicated cage.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 1 Oct. 2025
Equal parts hilarious and disturbing (puberty in a nutshell), Polinger melds body horror with a razor-sharp insight into the subconscious psyche of adolescence.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Nutshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutshell. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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nutshell
noun
nut·shell
ˈnət-ˌshel
: the shell of a nut
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