condensation

noun

ˌkän-ˌden-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce condensation (audio)
Definition of condensationnext
1
as in summary
a shortened version of a written work a condensation of the opinion issued by the state's supreme court

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2
as in condensing
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing a staff employed in the condensation of magazine articles

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Recent Examples of condensation Always unplug a fridge before cleaning behind it to avoid risks to electrical parts and condensation coils. — The Spruce, 17 Aug. 2026 Despite the flow of cold air from the gap in the doorjamb, every first-floor window dripped with condensation. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026 Just the sight of the glasses, dewy with condensation on the outside and filled to the rim with clinking ice, nearly chilled my body. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Sometimes holding a dispenser over a steaming hot beverage can cause condensation to form around the pouring spout. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for condensation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condensation
  1. summary
  2. compression
  3. abridgment
  4. squeezing
  5. abbreviation
  6. contraction
  7. review
  8. contracting
Noun
  • OpenAI says the summary may not display every detail the system can draw from your past conversations.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The full results of that investigation were never made public, only a summary.
    — Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of summary
Noun
  • Most college first aid kits forget the compression wrap (aka ACE wrap).
    — Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Mechanical stress becomes battery tool That durability suggests compression could become more than a laboratory testing method.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of compression
Noun
  • The court found that the current cap violated the Constitution's First Amendment protections against government abridgment of freedom of speech.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Without ever using the words, this House of the Dragon season evokes all-too-real fears about police funding, abridgment of freedom of speech and the insidiousness of theocratic rule.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
Definition of abridgment
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  • So scientists use frequency-dependent squeezing to reduce quantum noise.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
  • Maenpaa added that the physical act of squeezing creates a sensory anchor.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Definition of squeezing
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  • There will be controversy, grift and venality, supporters will get lost and lose themselves in a fog of legalese, accounting and abbreviations — VAR, SCR, LOL, FFS — there will be ugliness and misgivings and a lot of meh.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For spacing purposes, Steele has removed the following words – left, at, by, went, had, in, the, to, for, and, then and got – and has crafted his own abbreviations.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of abbreviation
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  • The dip over the past few years was driven primarily by a major contraction of the offshore wind industry.
    — Eugenia Perozo, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • With basic cable on the decline and HBO Max pulling away from kids and family original programming, Register’s domain has undergone contraction since Warner Bros Animation’s heyday.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of contraction
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  • The full receipts on this $499 investment are still forthcoming, so stay tuned for Allure's deep-dive review (with input from dental professionals) now that the CameraJet is out of the bag.
    — Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The administration has scored a series of other victories on the high court’s emergency docket, though the justices have ruled against some of the president’s signature policies after fuller review.
    — Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of review
Noun
  • On the development and production side, Lumicraft’s AI casting tool Castlink pairs actor discovery with contracting and settlement, while Reproduction’s Pre-Flow handles screenplay analysis and production data sharing.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The contract value was for $183,400, according to public contracting records.
    — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Condensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condensation. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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