concise Definition
con·cise (kən sīs′)
adjective
brief and to the point; short and clear
Etymology: L concisus, cut off, brief, pp. of concidere, to cut off < com-, intens. + caedere, to cut: see -cide
concise Related Forms
concise Synonyms
concise
modif.
concise implies the stating of much in few words, by removing all superfluous or expanded details a concise summary; terse may add to this the connotation of polished smoothness and cogency a terse style or of clipped and abrupt expression a terse command; laconic suggests brevity to the point of curtness, ambiguity, or uncommunicativeness ``You'll see,"" was his laconic reply; succinct implies clarity but compactness in the fewest words possible she spoke in succinct phrases; pithy suggests forcefulness and wit resulting from compactness pithy axioms
concise Usage Examples
Adjective complement with noun phrase
keep: Clear language and the liberal use of bullets keep information concise and easy to find.
Modifies a noun
- summary: The first line should always be a short, concise summary of the object's purpose.
- overview: The Strategy Behind Florida's " truth " Campaign 2001: Concise readable overview of the elements of Florida's successful youth orientated campaign.
- description: A concise description of what steps you must take to make the problem appear.
- manner: The information also needs to be recorded in a concise, simple manner in the patient's notes.
- explanation: Quick guides are concise explanations of topics or issues in the news.
- biography: Kings and Queens Index - A nice set of concise biographies of Britain's Kings and Queens, and some of their courtiers.
Modifying Another Word
- admirably: The names dropped in the fake biog give some indication of what's on offer among the album's 14 admirably concise tracks.
- relatively: A simple A-Z such as this cannot be relatively concise AND comprehensive.
- reasonably: This book aims to provide a reasonably concise guide to modern ideas about medical education.
- extremely: Because the Sutras were probably intended for learning by heart, they are extremely concise and consequently are often hard to fathom.
- yet: The Verdict McCutcheon on Inheritance Tax is comprehensive in its coverage of IHT and yet concise in its commentary.
- very: Chinese mathematics was, like their language, very concise.
Used with adjective complement
- provide: We are able to carry out short or long-term diagnoses, and provide concise, objective and helpful feedback.
- keep: Letters should be kept concise, and the editor reserves his right to cut text as required.
- write: If you can write concise, grammatically correct English, this is the route to go.
- give: This handbook is the first to give concise, comprehensive guidance to the selection of building materials from an environmentally conscious point of view.
- say: We have tried to reduce the amount of scrolling you will have to do by making what we are saying more concise.
- produce: CFA Archeology understands the importance of producing concise, high quality publication material.
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