But in fact almost every reader values concision, since concise writing is usually easier to read, better thought out, and better organized—that is, simply better writing. Words such as short don't have the full meaning of concise, which usually means not just "brief" but "packed with information".
CONCISE definition: expressing or covering much in few words; brief in form but comprehensive in scope; succinct; terse. See examples of concise used in a sentence.
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Definition of concise adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Something that is concise says everything that is necessary without using any unnecessary words. Burton's text is concise and informative. Whatever you are writing make sure you are clear, concise, and accurate. He'd delivered his report clearly and concisely.
Concise, succinct, terse all refer to speech or writing that uses few words to say much.
Adjective concise (comparative more concise, superlative most concise) Brief, yet including all important information.
If something is concise, it's short and gets right to the point. A concise edition of your diary might be 50 pages of the most important entries. Concise comes from the Latin word concidere, which means "to cut down." When we use concise, we're talking about words that have been cut down.
There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective concise, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.