condensed
Pronunciation: [kənˈdɛnst]
Word
Context: “writing”
(adjective) when something is made shorter but still keeps all the important information. It’s like summarizing a long story into a few sentences to make it easier to understand.
Example
The condensed version of the book made it much quicker to read.
Example
The report was not condensed at all; it was very long and hard to follow.
Example
Can you give me a condensed summary of what we talked about?
Context: “science”
(verb) to make something more compact by removing water or making it thicker. This is often used for liquids, like when you boil down juice until it's thicker and more concentrated.
Example
She condensed the soup by letting it simmer until much of the water evaporated.
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The mixture was not condensed; it was still very watery and light.
Example
How do you plan to condense the sauce for better flavor?
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