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concise

Pronunciation: [kənˈsaɪs]

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Learn how to use concise in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “communication”

(adjective) when something is expressed clearly and in few words. It's like telling a story in just a few simple sentences instead of using a lot of extra ones. Being concise helps everyone understand quickly.

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The teacher gave a concise summary of the lesson that made it easy for everyone to follow.

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His explanation was not concise; it was too long and confusing.

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Can you provide a concise explanation of the project?

Context: “writing”

(adjective) when you write or speak in a way that uses few words but still gives all the important information. This is helpful in essays or reports, so people get the main idea quickly.

Example

The report was concise and had all the necessary details without any fluff.

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The article was lengthy and not concise; it included too much unnecessary information.

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How can I make my writing more concise?

How to pronounce concise

Pronunciation: [kənˈsaɪs]

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