concision
/kən'saisnis/ Cách viết khác : (concision) /kən'siʤn/
Definition
Noun: - The quality of being concise; terseness and economy in expression: Concision refers to the practice of expressing ideas or information clearly and effectively using the fewest possible words, without sacrificing essential meaning or clarity. It is a valued quality in writing and speaking.
Usage
Concision is used to describe a style or quality of communication. It is a formal term often applied to evaluate writing, speech, or argumentation. It focuses on the elimination of redundancy and unnecessary words.
Examples
- The editor praised the concision of the report, noting that every sentence served a clear purpose.
- In technical writing, concision is often more important than literary flourish.
- Her argument was powerful due to its concision and logical structure.
Advanced Usage
- Achieving concision: This phrase describes the process of making writing or speech more concise.
- Achieving concision in your first draft is difficult; it often requires careful revision.
- Prized for its concision: Used to highlight that concision is a particularly admired feature of a work.
- The policy document was prized for its concision, making complex regulations accessible.
Variants and Related Words
- Concise (adj): Expressing much in few words; clear and succinct.
- Please provide a concise summary of the article.
- Concisely (adv): In a concise manner.
- He explained the problem concisely.
Synonyms
- Succinctness: The quality of being expressed clearly and in a few words.
- Brevity: Shortness of time or duration; concise expression.
- Terseness: Sparing in the use of words; abrupt.
- Pithiness: The quality of being concise and forcefully expressive.
Antonyms
- Verbosity: The use of more words than needed; wordiness.
- Prolixity: Extended to great, unnecessary, or tedious length; long-windedness.
- Diffuseness: The quality of being spread out and not concise; lacking concision.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Brevity is the soul of wit: This proverb suggests that intelligent, clever speech and writing should be concise. It is closely related to the concept of concision.
- Remember, brevity is the soul of wit; try to make your point more directly.
Noun
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terseness and economy in writing and speaking achieved by expressing a great deal in just a few words
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