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short-form

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Running for a relatively short time, typically no more than two minutes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: advertising, business, marketing

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Relatively short and punchy, lacking detail or in-depth analysis.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: broadcasting, journalism, media

Examples

  • a short-form article; a short-form news broadcast

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: krótki — Translations
  • Spanish: de formato corto — Translations
  • Spanish: en formato corto — Translations
  • Spanish: de corta duración — Translations
Real reading context

short-form in complete knowledge articles