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    terse
    /təːs/

    adjective

    • 1. sparing in the use of words; abrupt: "a terse statement"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTERSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Terse means using few words, sometimes in a way that seems rude or unfriendly. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, and usage of terse with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › terseTerse Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of TERSE is using few words : devoid of superfluity; also : short, brusque. How to use terse in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Terse.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTERSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Terse means using few words, sometimes in a way that seems rude or unfriendly. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, and usage of terse with examples from various sources.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › terseTERSE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    TERSE means neatly or effectively concise; brief and pithy, as language. See synonyms, derived forms, word history, and example sentences of TERSE from various sources.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTERSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation and examples of the adjective 'terse', which means brief and unfriendly or concise and smooth. Compare with 'succinct' and 'brusque'.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › terseTerse - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Terse means brief, or using very few words. If your teacher tells you to make your writing in your essay style terse and to the point, he's saying use as few words as you can and be simple and clear.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionterse adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adjective terse, which means using few words and often not seeming polite or friendly. See examples, synonyms and word origin of terse.