Terse nodes
/tɜrs noʊdz/
B2
Definition
The phrase "terse nodes" means specific points or elements (nodes) that are expressed in a short, clear, and direct way without extra information. In many fields like computer science or networks, a node is a connection point or a unit. When these nodes are called "terse," it means their description or information is very brief and to the point.
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In technology or networks, nodes that have brief or minimal information
- •The system used terse nodes to speed up data processing.
- •Terse nodes in the network map made it easier to see the main connections.
- •Developers prefer terse nodes to avoid clutter in diagrams.
In writing or communication, points made very briefly and clearly
- •His explanation used terse nodes to highlight only the key ideas.
- •The presentation had terse nodes that helped keep the audience focused.
Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "terse nodes" like "short points" or "brief spots" instead of long or detailed ones.
- ✓Picture a map with dots (nodes), and each dot has a very small label with only the most important word.
- ✓It's like when someone gives you quick answers without extra talk—just the key facts.
- ✓Sounds like "TERSE" (which rhymes with "verse") + "nodes" (like "roads" but starting with 'n') → imagine a short poem (verse) at each connecting point (node).
- ✓In stories or tech, nodes connect parts, and "terse" means the connection or description is simple and fast.
- ✓NOT like "detailed nodes" (which have lots of information), "terse nodes" have very little detail.
- ✓NOT like "verbose nodes" (which use many words), "terse nodes" are brief and clear.
Try Other Words
- •Brief nodes: nodes that are short and to the point (Use when emphasizing shortness)
- •Concise points: clear and short points (Use when focusing on clarity and brevity)
- •Minimal nodes: nodes with the least amount of information (Use when focusing on minimal detail)
- •Compact nodes: nodes that are small or tightly packed with information (Use when focusing on small size or density)
Unboxing
- •Word parts: "terse" (short and clear) + "nodes" (points or units in a system)
- •Etymology: "terse" comes from Latin "tersus," meaning polished or cleaned, now meaning brief; "node" comes from Latin "nodus," meaning knot or joint
- •Historical development: "Node" has been used in science and technology to mean a connection point; "terse" has been used since the 1600s to mean short and clear speech or writing
- •Modern usage: Combined phrase used mainly in technical or communication contexts to describe points that are brief and clear without extra detail
Reflect & Connect
•How can using terse nodes help in making complex information easier to understand?
•Can terse nodes sometimes be too short, making it hard to get full meaning? How do you find the right balance?
Fill in the blanks
1.In network diagrams, terse nodes are used to ___ the amount of information shown at each point.
2.When a speaker uses terse nodes, they usually want to keep the audience ___ and focused.
3.Terse nodes differ from detailed nodes because they ___ extra explanations or descriptions.
4.In programming, terse nodes can help ___ the speed of data processing by reducing unnecessary details.
5.The report used terse nodes ___ to highlight only the most important facts.
6.Unlike verbose nodes, terse nodes are ___ and easy to read quickly.
7.When you see terse nodes in a map, you can infer that the creator wanted to ___ complexity.