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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That’s kind of the special in a nutshell.
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Keaton Bell, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
In a nutshell, brands are required to foster proximity, authenticity and accountability, said Andrea Laurenza, consumer industry leader at Deloitte Central Mediterranean.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
That’s kind of the special in a nutshell.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
In a nutshell, OFDMA divides channels into resource units (RUs), allowing for smaller data packets that can be transmitted to multiple users simultaneously.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Nutshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutshell. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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nutshell
noun
nut·shell
ˈnət-ˌshel
: the shell of a nut
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