concise
/kənˈsaɪs/adjective★Intermediate
formal
Expressed in few words; brief and to the point; clear and succinct.
The report was concise and easy to understand.
The instructions were concise, leaving no room for confusion.
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Often used in professional or academic contexts to describe clear, efficient communication.
Collocations
concise explanationa brief and clear explanationconcise summarya short and to-the-point summary
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💡Pro Tip
Effective Communication
Use 'concise' to describe writing or speech that is clear and efficient, avoiding unnecessary details.
⚡Gold Rule
Precision
A concise statement should convey the main idea without redundancy.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'concīsus', past participle of 'concīdere' (to cut short), from 'con-' (together) + 'caedere' (to cut).
📝Usage Notes
Avoid using 'concise' to describe something as overly brief to the point of being unclear.
Word Breakdown
con-
together
prefix-cise
cut
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