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condensed explanation

[kənˈdɛnst ɛkspləˈneɪʃən]
nounpl: condensed explanations
explicação condensada
1. A brief, concise account or clarification of something, with unnecessary details removed while retaining essential information
The teacher provided a condensed explanation of the complex theory.
O professor forneceu uma explicação condensada da teoria complexa.
2. A shortened version of an explanation that covers the main points without elaboration
For a quick understanding, here is a condensed explanation of the process.
Para uma compreensão rápida, aqui está uma explicação condensada do processo.
Synonyms
brief explanationconcise explanationsummary explanationshortened explanationabridged explanationsuccinct explanation
Antonyms
detailed explanationelaborate explanationlengthy explanationcomprehensive explanationverbose explanation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
explicação condensada
most common usage
São Paulo
explicação resumida
alternative common term
Portugal
explicação condensada
standard European Portuguese usage
Rio de Janeiro
explicação resumida
informal, colloquial alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a nutshell
long story short
to make a long story short
boiled down to
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