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The state or fact of being short or small in stature
“The rotundity of his belly was considerably increased by the shortness of his stature.”
Shortness or fleetingness in (available) time
“The High Commissioner replied that this problem was being considered by his Office and that a paper could be prepared which, in view of the shortness of time available, might perhaps be presented to the Executive Committee itself.”
Brevity or succinctness in expression
“It is a warning that the shortness of the description of any given event is no certain criterion of its duration.”
Brusqueness in manner or expression
“A roll of the eyes, or a shortness in tone, are indications that the person I am speaking with is less than convinced of my argument.”
The state of being restless while waiting for, or dealing with, something
A lack or deficiency of something
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