1. to make something shorter or more compact by removing unnecessary parts
2. to change from a gas to a liquid state, typically due to cooling
Usage: physics; chemistry
3. to become thicker or more concentrated

Examples

• The editor asked her to condense the article to 500 words.
• Please condense your presentation to fit the time limit.
• Water vapor condenses on the cold window glass.
• Steam condenses when it hits the cool surface.
• The sauce will condense as it simmers.
• He condensed his notes into a brief summary.
• Morning dew forms when water vapor condenses overnight.