succinctly

[ suhk-singkt-lee ]

/ səkˈsɪŋkt li /

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adverb

in a concise or verbally brief manner: Students must demonstrate the ability to correctly and succinctly communicate research findings.

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Origin of succinctly

un·suc·cinct·ly, adverb

Reiner succinctly described Lear as a kochleffel, a Yiddish term meaning “pot stirrer,” saying that he “forced us to really look into ourselves.”
How a Foulmouthed Bigot Named Archie Bunker Charmed—and Changed—America|Daniel S. Levy|February 9, 2021|Time
The benefits are obvious, says 83-year-old Mariacristina Poggio, who sums it up succinctly: “I could die from the flu without it.”
Did This Flu Vaccine Kill 13?|Barbie Latza Nadeau|December 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As another elder in the valley put it—perhaps more succinctly—“emotions are for women.”
Heart of Darkness: Into Afghanistan’s Taliban Valley|Matt Trevithick, Daniel Seckman|November 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The worth of Death of a King lies in its story, succinctly and achingly told.
Tavis Smiley Humanely Chronicles MLK’s Sad Last Year|Scott Porch|October 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST

When a female candidate slips up, she should respond succinctly and then introduce third-party validators, said Carpenter.
The Gubernatorial Glass Ceiling—and What It Means for Hillary Clinton|Eleanor Clift|June 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Or as the New York Times succinctly put it, “NOBU: the name says it all.”
Barack Obama Is the First Yuppie President|Stuart Stevens|January 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As Braunitsch had put it so succinctly, "Even the lowest worm can procreate itself—unfortunately."
Hooded Detective, Volume III No. 2, January, 1942|Various
From the Minority Report proposals, thus succinctly put, we have so far omitted what is really the kernel of the whole matter.
English Poor Law Policy|Sidney Webb
He stated Bassett's offer succinctly, telling of his visit to Fraserville and of the interview at the Whitcomb.
A Hoosier Chronicle|Meredith Nicholson
As Santry succinctly put it: "They've sure lost their goat."
Hidden Gold|Wilder Anthony
With this preface, Sam related, as succinctly as he could, the last memorable conversation he had had with Mr. Pickwick.
The Pickwick Papers|Charles Dickens