condensed form

[kənˈdɛnst fɔrm]
nounpl: condensed forms
forma condensada
1. a shortened or compressed version of something, presenting essential information in a reduced space or time
The report was presented in condensed form to save time during the meeting.
O relatório foi apresentado em forma condensada para economizar tempo durante a reunião.
2. a state of matter or presentation where substance is compressed into a smaller volume
The instructions were available in condensed form on the back of the package.
As instruções estavam disponíveis em forma condensada no verso da embalagem.
3. a simplified or abbreviated representation of complex information
The dictionary entry appeared in condensed form due to space limitations.
A entrada do dicionário apareceu em forma condensada devido às limitações de espaço.
This term is commonly used in both American and Brazilian academic, business, and technical contexts when efficiency and clarity are prioritized. In Brazil, it's frequently used in educational materials and corporate communications where space or time constraints require concise presentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
compressed formabbreviated formshortened formcompact formsummarized form
Antonyms / Antônimos
expanded formdetailed formfull formextended form

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma condensada
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
forma comprimida
alternative usage emphasizing compression
Rio de Janeiro
versão reduzida
common alternative emphasizing reduction
Portugal
forma condensada
identical to Brazilian usage, standard Portuguese

Related Words

condensedcondenseabbreviationsummarysynopsisabstract

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a nutshell
the short and sweet version
boiled down
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