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| Atticism |
(sometimes l.c.) an expression or turn of phrase that is strikingly concise and elegant. [1/2 definitions] |
| brief |
using the minimum number of words; terse or concise. [2/8 definitions] |
| compact1 |
concise. [1/9 definitions] |
| compendious |
briefly summarizing or abstracting all the essentials; concise but complete. |
| condense |
to make shorter or more concise; abridge. [1/5 definitions] |
| handbook |
a book or pamphlet that gives concise information or instruction on a specific subject; manual. |
| in sum |
in concise form or summary. |
| maxim |
a brief, concise statement of a general or basic truth or rule, esp. for proper conduct. |
| sententious |
rich in pointed, concise truths; pithy. [1/3 definitions] |
| succinct |
briefly but clearly stated; concise. [2 definitions] |
| summarize |
to restate in a concise form. [2 definitions] |
| summary |
brief; concise; condensed. [1/3 definitions] |
| telescope |
to make shorter and more concise. [2/7 definitions] |
| terse |
effectively brief and to the point; concise; pithy. |
| thumbnail |
brief and concise. [1/2 definitions] |
| tight |
concise or compact. [1/11 definitions] |
| well-turned |
of a phrase or remark, worded well; concise; pithy. [1/2 definitions] |
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