1
as in shortness
the condition of being short
the briefness of the instructions rendered them less than helpful
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as in concision
the quality or state of being marked by or using only few words to convey much meaning
in this case the briefness of the essay is not a drawback because it says all that needs to be said and does so with eloquence
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and concision.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
31 Mar. 2025 -
The Wailers, with then-new guitarist Al Anderson assuming a prominent role, perform with admirable crispness and concision as Marley ignites time and again.—
George Varga,
The Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Briefness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefness. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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