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as in shortness
the condition of being short
we were disappointed by the unexpected conciseness of the presentation, since we wanted more details
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as in concision
the quality or state of being marked by or using only few words to convey much meaning
many have admired the restrained conciseness of Emily Dickinson's poetry
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Recent Examples of conciseness
Leaders must prioritize clarity, conciseness and specificity in communication, using bullet points and precise requests to reduce cognitive load and anxiety.
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conciseness
Noun
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Luzzatto said the relative shortness of that term is scaring away capital.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Our conversation has been edited for clarity and concision.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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This conversation has been edited for concision and clarity.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Specializing in thermal adhesive and battery compression pad production for electric vehicle manufacturers across the Southeast, Unitech also manufacturers industrial adhesives and sealers for its customers.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 Sep. 2025
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Wear Properly Fitting Shoes Blisters develop in areas of the foot with higher levels of compression against the skin.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Conciseness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conciseness. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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