Condense
/kənˈdɛns/
Definitions
- (v.) To make a text or speech more concise by reducing length without losing essential meaning.
The editor asked the author to condense the report to fit the page limit.
- (v.) To cause a substance, typically a gas, to change into a liquid by cooling or pressure.
The water vapor began to condense on the cold surface.
Forms
- condenses
- condensed
- condensing
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'condense' often refers to shortening documents while preserving accurate meaning to maintain clarity and precision.
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