Concise
/kənˈsaɪs/
Definitions
Using few words in speaking or writing; expressing much in a few words; brief but comprehensive.
/kənˈsaɪs/
Expressing much in a few words
The author provided a concise overview of the topic.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're giving a quick summary of your favorite movie. Being concise means you get straight to the important parts, without all the extra details. Like, 'Space adventure! Robots! Exploding planet!' instead of a long explanation.
👶 For kids: When something is concise, it means it's short and sweet! Like a really short story that still tells you everything important.
More Examples
The report was concise and to the point.
Please be concise in your explanation, we don't have much time.
How It's Used
"A concise summary of the main points is often useful."
"Presenting a concise report ensures efficiency."
"The professor requested a concise answer."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
in a nutshell
Summarized briefly; in a few words.
"In a nutshell, the company's financial performance was disappointing this quarter."
From Latin *concīsus*, past participle of *concīdō* ('to cut short, to cut up'), from *con-* ('with, together') + *caedō* ('to cut').
The word has been used since the 16th century, reflecting the value placed on brevity and efficiency in communication.
Memory tip
Think of a scissor (concise) cutting words to make the text shorter.
Word Origin
"To cut short"