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brevity

/ˈbrɛv.ɪ.ti/

/ˈbrɛv.ə.ti/

Translations

brevitynoun

brevities

The brevity of the meeting was appreciated by everyone.

Краткость встречи была оценена всеми.

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brevityadjective

/ˈbrɛv.ɪ.ti/

/ˈbrɛv.ə.ti/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., 'brevity code') to denote conciseness.

brevitynoun

The quality of expressing something in very few words; conciseness.

The brevity of his speech was appreciated by the audience.

The shortness of time or duration.

The brevity of the meeting allowed everyone to return to their tasks quickly.

brevityadjective

Designed for or characterized by conciseness; used attributively before a noun that is intended to be brief or short.

Air-traffic controllers employ brevity codes to speed up communication.