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Meaning of the word concise in English

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concise

US /kənˈsaɪs/

UK /kənˈsaɪs/

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Adjective

giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive

Example:

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Please make your report concise.

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Her writing style is very concise and to the point.

Synonym:

brief terse pithy succinct compact

Antonym:

verbose wordy long-winded diffuse rambling

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