Concise: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is used when communicating information clearly and without unnecessary details.

• Her report was clear and concise

Similar to 'concise', this word applies to statements that are clear and to the point, often impressively so.

• The professor appreciated her succinct summary of the research

It is used when referring to something that takes a short amount of time or lacks detail.

• She gave a brief overview of the project

This term is employed when something is small and packed with information or items.

• He carried a compact dictionary in his bag

This word also means brief, but it often has a negative connotation, implying that the person is abrupt and possibly rude.

• His response was terse, leaving no room for further discussion

Used when you need to communicate information clearly and briefly, without unnecessary detail.

• She gave a concise explanation of the project
• His speech was concise and to the point

Used to provide a brief statement of the main points of a text, speech, or event, often at the end.

• The summary of the meeting was sent to all participants
• She wrote a summary of the book for her school project

Used to refer to a summary at the beginning of a scientific paper, or when discussing theoretical concepts that are not concrete.

• The abstract of the paper provides a brief summary of the research findings
• His ideas were quite abstract and difficult to grasp

Used to refer to a collection or summary that pulls together important points from a larger body of work, usually for easier understanding.

• She read the weekly news digest to stay updated
• The digest of the book highlighted the main points

Used when providing a general description or summary of a topic, providing the main ideas without going into detail.

• He gave an overview of the project's timeline
• The overview of the report included all the key points