5
inclusive(adjective, concise, abridged)
5
short and sweet(expression, adjective, idiom, close, rude)
5
shortened
5
synoptic(adjective, close, complete, full, broad)
4
elliptical
4
pointed(adjective, short, precise, quick, brief)
4
to the point(expression, adjective, idiom, short, blunt)
3
all-inclusive
3
complete
3
contracted(adjective, abridged)
3
cut
3
encyclopedic
3
global
3
lean(adjective, style, big, short, words)
3
universal
2
across the board(expression, idiom)
2
apothegmatic
2
blanket
2
boiled down(expression, adjective, short, precise, quick)
2
brusque(rude, short, blunt, brief, abrupt)
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