expression, ichidan verb
be brief and to the point; be succinct
A formal set phrase used to describe speech or writing that is concise yet captures the essential points. Often used in evaluations or descriptions of explanations.
彼の説明は簡にして要を得ていた。
His explanation was brief and to the point.
報告書は簡にして要を
Reports are expected to be succinct and to the point.