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condense

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Verb — To make something shorter or more compact by removing unnecessary parts.

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condense into condense a report

Etymology

From Middle French condenser, from Latin condensare ("to make dense").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “condense” mean?

The word “condense” means to make something shorter or more compact by removing unnecessary parts. In plain terms, to shrink something down — either physically (gas to liquid) or in writing (making it shorter).

How do you pronounce “condense”?

“Condense” is pronounced kuhn-DEHNS (/kənˈdɛns/ in IPA).

How do you use “condense” in a sentence?

Here is “condense” used in a sentence: “She condensed the report into a single-page summary.”

What part of speech is “condense”?

“Condense” is a verb.

Where does the word “condense” come from?

The word “condense” comes from Latin. From Middle French condenser, from Latin condensare ("to make dense").

How many meanings does “condense” have?

“Condense” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make something shorter or more compact by removing unnecessary parts.

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