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| NOUN: | A short summary or version prepared by cutting down a larger work: abridgment, abstract, condensation, epitome, synopsis. See WORDS. | | ADJECTIVE: | 1. Rudely unceremonious: abrupt, blunt, brusque, crusty, curt, gruff, short, short-spoken. See ATTITUDE. 2. Marked by or consisting of few words that are carefully chosen: compendious, concise, laconic, lean2, short, succinct, summary, terse. See BIG, STYLE, WORDS. 3. Not long in time or duration: short. See BIG, FAST. 4. Accomplished in very little time: expeditious, fast, flying, hasty, hurried, quick, rapid, short, speedy, swift. See FAST.
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