Origin of compendious. Middle English from Late Latin compendiÅsus abridged, shortened from Latin compendium a shortening; see compendium. Related Forms: comÂ·penâ²diÂ·ousÂ·ly. adverb. Usage Note: Traditionally, something that is compendious contains all the essentials in a handy format. It is therefore both comprehensive and concise. This inherent tensionâto be comprehensive, it must include abundant detail, yet to be concise, it must be somehow condensedâopens the word up to varied interpretations.
Naval Undersea Warfare Center . 610 Dowell Street, Keyport, WA 98345 . Contact: Diane Jennings (360) 396-2699. Or during library hours at: Silverdale Branch of the Kitsap Library . 3450 NW Carlton Street . Silverdale, WA 98383 . For more information or a copy of Ecologyâs draft permit and fact sheet: 9
In 1992, Craneâs name was changed to the Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center when the warfare centers were established under the related systems commands.Today grown from its ordnance roots, Crane is recognized world wide as a modern and sophisticated leader in diverse and highly technical product lines.he base is the third largest naval installation in the world by geographic area and employs approximately 3,300 people. The closest community is the small town of Crane, which lies adjacent to the northwest corner of the facility.