as in summary
marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning
a concise article on violence in the media that manages to say more than most books on the subject
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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 concise
Max Avery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
That is a really concise way of putting it — your taste is formed by the people that come before you.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 17 May 2025
Headway offers concise, 15-minute summaries of best-selling nonfiction books, with 1,500+ titles covering everything from personal finance and productivity to psychology and leadership.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 11 May 2025
This means clear, concise disclosures on landing pages, in privacy policies and during any direct interaction.
—William Decourcy, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Adjective
Scheduling a concise daily standup meeting can keep alignment tight.
—Max Avery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
That is a really concise way of putting it — your taste is formed by the people that come before you.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 17 May 2025
Headway offers concise, 15-minute summaries of best-selling nonfiction books, with 1,500+ titles covering everything from personal finance and productivity to psychology and leadership.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 11 May 2025
This means clear, concise disclosures on landing pages, in privacy policies and during any direct interaction.
—William Decourcy, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for concise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concise
Adjective
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Unlike traditional employee income, business income does not always come with summary tax forms like the W2 at the end of the year.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Deputy Attorney General Drew Ensign struggled to answer a barrage of Boasberg’s questions during a Thursday hearing in Washington’s federal court, home to a multi-week standoff over President Trump’s executive power to exert summary deportations in the name of national security.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This interview has been edited and condensed for concision and clarity.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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Also taken from the pair’s time in TV comedy is concision.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Peyton Manning Doesn't Hold Back About Aaron Rodgers Amid Steelers Rumors During an appearance on 93.7 The Fan, Marino revealed some brief thoughts on Rodgers and the Steelers.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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The private residence was used for a brief exterior shot only in the movie.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Hyperice: $899 Picture the recovery power of compression boots, but on the go.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
4 June 2025
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This foot massager combines shiatsu-style kneading and air compression to better your circulation.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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What a succinct and evocative phrase to describe what AI can do for you.—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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In the hours after Sunderland’s dramatic victory in the Championship play-off final, Jobe Bellingham took to social media to deliver a succinct verdict.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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“Concise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concise. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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