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as in shortness
the condition of being short
we were disappointed by the unexpected conciseness of the presentation, since we wanted more details
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as in concision
the quality or state of being marked by or using only few words to convey much meaning
many have admired the restrained conciseness of Emily Dickinson's poetry
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Recent Examples of conciseness
The interview was edited for clarity and conciseness.
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Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Dec. 2025
The transcript has been edited for clarity and conciseness.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
Leaders must prioritize clarity, conciseness and specificity in communication, using bullet points and precise requests to reduce cognitive load and anxiety.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conciseness
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Luzzatto said the relative shortness of that term is scaring away capital.—
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February was deemed an appropriate time for a special observance of Black history not because of the shortness of the month, but instead to coincide with the birthdays of abolitionist Frederick Douglass and President Abraham Lincoln, who issued the Emancipation Proclamation.—
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This conversation has been edited and condensed for concision and clarity.—
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The conversation has been edited for clarity and concision.—
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This impressive deal only applies to the six-piece set, which includes five compression packing cubes and one drawstring bag in select colors.—
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Shortly after, viewers see chest compressions being performed on Jo as Link (Chris Carmack) prays in a church surrounded by candles.—
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“Conciseness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conciseness. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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