brachygraphy

Definition

The art of saying a lot by writing very little—essentially the verbal equivalent of a designer's minimalist manifesto. Get to the point, skip the fluff, and let your word choice do the heavy lifting.

Example Usage

Her brachygraphy in meeting notes was legendary; she'd distill a two-hour presentation into five bullet points.

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