Meaning of the word novelette in English

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novelette

US /ˌnɑː.vəlˈet/
UK /ˌnɒv.əlˈet/
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Noun

a short novel or a long short story, typically one that is between 7,500 and 17,500 words in length

Example:
Her latest work is a charming novelette about a young artist.
The science fiction magazine often publishes novelettes alongside longer novels.