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Choose the word closest in meaning to 'CONCISE' as used in a business report.
Concise means brief and to the point. A concise report conveys the necessary information in few words without losing meaning. Lengthy, vague or ornate writing does not match this sense, because concise writing is about economy and clarity rather than length, vagueness or decoration.
- ABrief and to the pointCorrect
- BLengthy and detailed
- CVague and unclear
- DFormal and ornate
Explanation
'Concise' means expressing much in few words. 'Lengthy and detailed' is nearly the opposite. 'Vague' describes lack of clarity, which is a different quality, and 'ornate' refers to decorative style.
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