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Condense

/kənˈdɛns/

To concentrate toward the essence by making more close, compact, or dense, thereby decreasing size or volume.

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📖 Definitions of "Condense"

verb

1
To concentrate toward the essence by making more close, compact, or dense, thereby decreasing size or volume.
"An abridged dictionary can be further condensed to pocket size."
2
To transform from a gaseous state into a liquid state via condensation.
3
To be transformed from a gaseous state into a liquid state.
"Water condenses on the window on cold days because of the warm air inside."

adjective

1
Condensed; compact; dense.

🔄 Synonyms of "Condense"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
contractnoun	An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.
concentrateverb	(intransitive) To focus one's thought or attention (on).

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Condense"

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Word	Definition
concentrateverb	(intransitive) To focus one's thought or attention (on).
contractverb	An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.
compressverb	(transitive) To make smaller; to press or squeeze together, or to make something occupy a smaller space or volume.
summariseverb	(British spelling) Alternative form of summarize. [(ambitransitive) To prepare a summary of (something).]
summarizeverb	(ambitransitive) To give a recapitulation of the salient facts; to recapitulate or review.
compactverb	An agreement or contract.
distilverb	(transitive) To heat (a substance, usually a liquid) so that a vapour is produced, and then to cool the vapour so that it condenses back into a liquid, either to purify the original substance or to obtain one of its components; to subject to distillation.
condencenoun	Nonstandard spelling of condense. [(transitive) To concentrate toward the essence by making more close, compact, or dense, thereby decreasing size or volume.]
concentrenoun	(transitive) To bring together at a common centre.
condensatenoun	(physics) A liquid that is the product of condensation of a gas, i.e. of steam.
densifyverb	(transitive) To make (more) dense.
compactifynoun	(humorous, transitive) To render (a thing) compact or more compact.
capsulizeverb	(figurative) To make into a concise form; to encapsulate.
engrossverb	(transitive) To completely engage the attention of; to involve.
solidifyverb	(intransitive) To become solid; to freeze, set.
close in onverb	(idiomatic) To catch up with in a chase; to near the end of a pursuit.
centralizeverb	To move power to a single, central authority
densennoun	(intransitive) To become dense or more dense.
consolidateverb	(ambitransitive) To combine into a single unit; to group together or join.
incrassatenoun	(botany, zoology) Made thick or thicker; swelled out at some particular part, like the antennae of certain insects, or the leaves of the house-leek.