brevity

noun
UK: /ˈbrev.ɪ.ti/
US: /ˈbrev.ɪ.ti/

  1. The quality of expressing something in few words.

    1. Brevity is needed when giving instructions, so people understand quickly. [ ] [ ]
    2. For the sake of brevity, I will summarize the main points of the argument. [ ] [ ]

  2. Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.

    1. The report was admired for its brevity and clarity of presentation. [ ] [ ]
    2. Speeches need brevity, otherwise, the audience may get bored easily and stop listening. [ ] [ ]

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The word "brevity" in English means: The quality of expressing something in few words., Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech..

The phonetic transcription of "brevity" is /ˈbrev.ɪ.ti/ in British English and /ˈbrev.ɪ.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "brevity": "Brevity is needed when giving instructions, so people understand quickly.". More examples on the page.