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brevity

Noun

IPA /ˈbrevəti/

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The quality of expressing an idea in few words, without unnecessary detail.

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brevity/ˈbrevəti/

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Brevity is the quality of being brief in expression.

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I appreciated the brevity of her message during a busy morning.
For the sake of brevity, the report includes only the main findings.

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brevity — The quality of expressing an idea in few words, without unnecessary detail.

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The quality of expressing an idea in few words, without unnecessary detail.

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From Old French and Latin brevitas, based on brevis, meaning brief.

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For the sake of brevity introduces a decision to keep something short.

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