What is the meaning of compactly?

adverb

  • In a compact manner or state.
    • usage: "The children were packed compactly into the car"
  • With concise and precise brevity; to the point.
    • usage: "Please state your case as succinctly as possible"; "he wrote compactly but clearly"
  • Taking up no more space than necessary.
    • usage: "liquid food compactly stored in a pressurized tank"
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