Boil down and Shorten

Boil down

Boil down verb - To make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report).
Usage example: the discussion of the problem can be boiled down to a couple of critical points

Shorten is a synonym for boil down in compact topic. In some cases you can use "Shorten" instead a verb "Boil down", when it comes to topics like abridge, make easy, cut shorter, give a rundown.

Shorten

Shorten verb - To make less in extent or duration.

Boil down is a synonym for shorten in diminish topic. You can use "Boil down" instead a verb "Shorten".

Nearby Words: short, shortly, shortness, shortening
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