Meaning & Definition of word "Concise"

Concise

/kənˈsaɪs/

1. Marked by brevity of expression or statement; free from all elaboration and superfluous detail.
- Example: Her concise summary of the report made it easy for everyone to understand the main points.
2. Providing information clearly and in a few words; succinct.
- Example: The speaker was concise, delivering the key message in just a few minutes.
3. Expressing or covering a lot of information in a few words.
- Example: The instructions were concise, allowing the user to quickly follow them without confusion.
4. Characterized by clarity and precision in expression.
- Example: In academic writing, a concise argument is often more persuasive than a long-winded one.
5. Short and to the point, without unnecessary details.
- Example: His concise email contained all the necessary information without any fluff.

●From Latin 'concisa', past participle of 'concidere' meaning 'to cut up'.

concise summary:

A short and clear explanation or description of something.

concise writing:

Writing that is free of unnecessary words and gets straight to the point.

be concise:

To communicate in a way that is brief and to the point.

clarity:

The quality of being clear and easy to understand.

brevity:

The quality of being brief and concise.

succinctness:

The quality of being succinct and brief.

Meaning: Short and sweet

● Example Sentence: Her text was short and sweet, just like I like it.

Meaning: To the point

● Example Sentence: Let’s keep it to the point, no need for a long explanation.