Which definition best matches the word concise?

• A. clear and succinct
• B. expressed in few words
• C. brief yet clear
• D. long-winded

Answer: (B)

Conciseness is about communicating meaning with as few words as possible while keeping it clear. The best option captures that exact idea: information expressed in few words. It directly targets the measure of conciseness—the word economy—without adding extra layers. The other phrases are close in spirit, describing brevity or clarity, but they don’t pinpoint the core aspect of conciseness as cleanly as “expressed in few words.” The opposite choice clearly signals the long-winded style that concise writing avoids.