Both Uses of
concise
in
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
- Now, I'll state the case clearly and concisely to you, Watson, and maybe you can see a spark where all is dark to me.†
Chpt 6
- That is clear and concise.†
Chpt 7 *
Definitions:
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(1)
(concise) expressing much in few words
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
Much more rarely, concise can refer to anything that is efficient (without waste), such as "She trimmed the tree with quick, concise motions."