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conciseness

Conciseness, or concision, is economy in writing, meaning using the most direct way possible to communicate an idea without extra words. This is a common type of style error tested on the ACT.

Example: WORDY: Frank M. Robinson is credited with naming Coca-Cola, along with thinking of and creating the design of the logo. CONCISE: Frank M. Robinson is credited with naming Coca-Cola, along with designing the logo.

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