terse writing
[/tɜrs ˈraɪtɪŋ/]
noun
escrita concisa
1. A style of writing that is brief, concise, and uses few words while conveying meaning clearly and effectively
His terse writing style made his emails easy to understand despite their brevity.
Seu estilo de escrita concisa tornava seus e-mails fáceis de entender apesar da brevidade.
2. Writing that eliminates unnecessary words, adjectives, or explanations to convey information directly
The author's terse writing cut through the clutter and captured the essence of the story.
A escrita concisa do autor cortou o excesso de palavras e capturou a essência da história.
3. A writing approach that prioritizes efficiency and clarity over elaborate description or ornamentation
Journalists often adopt terse writing to fit news stories within strict word limits.
Jornalistas frequentemente adotam escrita concisa para ajustar notícias dentro de limites rigorosos de palavras.
Terse writing is highly valued in modern American business communication, journalism, and digital media where time and attention are limited. In Brazil, while concise writing is appreciated, slightly more elaborate and expressive language is often considered more personable in professional contexts. The concept reflects broader cultural differences in communication styles between more direct English-speaking cultures and more relational Portuguese-speaking contexts.
NYC Slang
straight-to-the-point writing
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