condensed

adjective

con·​densed kən-ˈden(t)st How to pronounce condensed (audio)
: reduced to a more compact or dense form
also : having a face narrower than that of a standard typeface

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Robert, an agnostic, was reading a condensed version of the New Testament. Alann B. Steen, Outdoor Life, 10 July 2025 The district posted a condensed version of the footage on YouTube for the public to view. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025 Using Turning Points as an example, this is a condensed, simplified version of what’s actually happening. Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 19 June 2025 The Space Force successfully sent its latest GPS III satellite to orbit Friday, May 30, demonstrating the ability to prepare and launch a military spacecraft on condensed timelines, Defense News reports. Stephen Clark – Jun 6, ArsTechnica, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for condensed

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of condensed was in the 15th century

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“Condensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condensed. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

condensed

adjective
: reduced to a more compact or dense form
condensed metaphase chromosomes
condensed heterochromatin

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