concision
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- nonconcision noun
Etymology
Origin of concision
1350–1400; Middle English (< Middle French ) < Latin concīsiōn- (stem of concīsiō ), equivalent to concīs ( us ) concise + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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Each one is a small masterpiece of concision that combines erudition, insight and dry humor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025
The dealer Emmanuel Di Donna wanted to draw out the connections between the two artists, who both had a talent for concision as well as a playful side.
From New York Times • May 3, 2024
Straight news delivered with concision and insightful analysis still has value and theoretically, is what the audience wants.
From Salon • Aug. 17, 2023
These interviews have been lightly edited for clarity and concision.
From Seattle Times • May 4, 2023
In particular, and apart from the tendency to greater directness and concision of thought, there was an increased attention to correctness of expression.
From The Three Devils: Luther's, Milton's, and Goethe's With Other Essays by Masson, David
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