Adjective
succinct
IPA /səkˈsɪŋkt/
Expressing an idea clearly in just a few words, with no more detail than the listener or reader needs.
See example sentence: succinct
Please send a succinct message explaining where we should meet.
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Adjective
concise
IPA /kənˈsaɪs/
Expressing the information that matters clearly and in few words, without adding unnecessary details or repeating the same ideas.
See example sentence: concise
Please send me a concise message with the time and meeting place.
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