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condensed
This term describes a process of reduction where volume is decreased but essence or potency is preserved. In physical chemistry and cooking, it refers to the removal of water or air to create a thicker, more concentrated substance, often implying a change in viscosity or state.
In communication and design, the word suggests efficiency and brevity. When applied to text or speech, it implies a strategic stripping away of redundancy to highlight core information. In typography, it specifically refers to the horizontal compression of glyphs to save space without sacrificing legibility.
Meanings
Examples
I prefer using condensed milk in my coffee for a richer taste.
The chef prepared a condensed beef stock by simmering it for hours.
Can you give me a condensed version of the report by tomorrow morning?
I need to read the condensed summary of the chapter before the exam starts.
The author provided a condensed account of the war in the first chapter.
This is just a condensed outline of my plan so far.
The text looks too crowded because you used a condensed font.
I wonder if a condensed typeface would fit better on this narrow label.