Word
concise
Phoneticscon·cise, stress on the second syllable
US/kənˈsaɪs/
UK/kənsˈaɪs/
Definition
adj. giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words.
adj. expressing much in few words; clear and succinct while remaining comprehensive.
Examples
“Please keep your summary concise so we can finish the meeting on time.”
“The instructions on the box are concise, allowing users to assemble the furniture quickly without reading pages of text.”
“A truly concise argument does not merely omit words; it distils complex ideas into their most potent form, ensuring every sentence drives the thesis forward.”
Examples
simple
“Please keep your summary concise so we can finish the meeting on time.”
contextual
“The instructions on the box are concise, allowing users to assemble the furniture quickly without reading pages of text.”
complex
“A truly concise argument does not merely omit words; it distils complex ideas into their most potent form, ensuring every sentence drives the thesis forward.”
Usage
Functions both attributively and predicatively; often modified by adverbs of degree like 'very' or 'more'.
Real-World Examples
“Their arrangements were short and concise and didn’t need much editing.” “When asked if Cong has a message for her critics, she was concise in her response.” Etymology
From Latin concīsus (“cut short”), from concīdere (“cut to pieces”), from caedēre (“to cut, to strike down”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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