Meaning of the word "in a word" in English
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in a word
US /"ɪn ə wɜːrd"/
UK /"ɪn ə wɜːrd"/

Phrase
1.
briefly; in short
Example:
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In a word, the plan is a disaster.
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He's charming, intelligent, and, in a word, perfect.
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