Brief and Shortening

Brief

Brief noun - A short statement of the main points.
Usage example: a one-page brief of the intelligence report

Shortening and brief are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shortening" instead a noun "Brief".

Shortening

Shortening noun - Fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods.
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Synonyms for Shortening

Brief and shortening are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Brief" instead a noun "Shortening".

Nearby Words: short, shorten, shortened, shortness
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