compactness

Definition of compactnessnext
as in concision
the quality or state of being marked by or using only few words to convey much meaning the compactness of his prose requires a close, careful reading

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Recent Examples of compactness Unlike traditional nuclear reactors, ZiaCore is designed as a factory-manufacturable microreactor that emphasizes compactness, fuel efficiency, and simplified deployment. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026 What none of those cars offers is the sheer compactness that made the original Cappuccino so distinctive. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 Our Top Picks for the Best Console Tables Minimal, contemporary, and compact, this best-selling console table is for anyone who craves compactness without losing any character along the way. — Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026 But compactness can become a compromise when a handle is too narrow, the grip feels uncertain, or the blade geometry favors appearance over efficient cutting. — New Atlas, 21 July 2026 That compactness is the pitch, with one unit, one plug and no external hardware. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026 Under coach Sergej Barbarez, a former professional poker player, the gritty Bosnians rarely gamble, instead playing a disciplined and physical style that emphasizes compactness and swift counterattacks. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Defensive organization was the cornerstone of Morocco’s run to the semi-finals in the last World Cup, and their compactness without the ball is still a strength under their new head coach. — Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 5 June 2026 The Polsby–Popper test and the Reock Ratio compactness formula show the new coastal Broward, Palm Beach, Miami-Dade county 25th District is the least compact in the state. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
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Noun
  • Joan Didion, the mistress of concision and a Hemingway admirer, began her career writing captions and sidebars to fit around pictures in women’s magazines.
    — Louis Menand, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • This conversation has been edited and condensed for concision and clarity.
    — Hok-hang Cheung, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This interview has been edited lightly for clarity and conciseness.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026
  • One exercise lets sales employees practice pitches with lifelike AI customers that carry on natural conversations and scores employees on aspects like eye contact, filler words, and conciseness.
    — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • Pegula, Anisimova and Gauff should be pleased with their early-round draws, which are more important on SW19’s grass than at any other Grand Slam, because of the shortness of the season and the lack of time to build rhythm.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • How much of his life, his desperate desire for success, greatness, had been prompted by his shortness?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026

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“Compactness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compactness. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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