brevity

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Noun brevity has 2 senses

brevity - the use of brief expressions
--₁ is a kind of terseness
brevity, briefness, transience - the attribute of being brief or fleeting
--₂ is a kind of duration, length

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Brevity

Noun

Sense: The quality of expressing something in few words; conciseness.

Usage: The brevity of the poem made it easy to memorize.

Example Sentence: The author's skillful use of brevity captivated the readers.

Noun

Sense: Shortness of time.

Usage: Due to the brevity of the meeting, we were unable to discuss all the agenda items.

Example Sentence: The brevity of the presentation left the audience wanting more.

Noun

Sense: Exact and concise use of words in writing or speech; terseness.

Usage: The journalist's brevity in reporting the news kept the listeners engaged.

Example Sentence: The professor emphasized the importance of brevity in academic writing.

Noun

Sense: Brief statement or remark.

Usage: The comedy sketch was filled with quick wit and brevity.

Example Sentence: The politician's speech was filled with clever brevities that won over the crowd.