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- Dictionarybrief/briːf/
adjective
- 1. of short duration; not lasting for long: "he made a brief visit to Paris to attend two concerts" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a piece of clothing) not covering much of the body; scanty: "a pair of extremely brief black shorts" Similar
noun
- 1. a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task: British "his brief is to turn round the county's fortunes" Similar
- 2. a summary of the facts and legal points in a case given to a barrister to argue in court. British Similar
verb
- 1. instruct or inform (someone) thoroughly, especially in preparation for a task: "she briefed him on last week's decisions"
- 2. instruct (a barrister) by brief. British
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BRIEF definition: 1. lasting only a short time or containing few words: 2. used to express how quickly time goes…. Learn more.
noun. 1. a. : an official letter or mandate (see mandate entry 1 sense 1) especially, Roman Catholicism : a papal letter less formal than a bull. b. : a specific instruction or responsibility.
noun. a short and concise statement or written item. Synonyms: abstract, epitome, précis, outline. an outline, the form of which is determined by set rules, of all the possible arguments and information on one side of a controversy: a debater's brief. Law. a writ summoning one to answer to any action.
16 meanings: 1. short in duration 2. short in length or extent; scanty 3. abrupt in manner; brusque 4. terse or concise;.... Click for more definitions.
Definition of brief adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Something brief is short and to the point. If you make a brief visit, you don't stay long. If you make a brief statement, you use few words. If you wear brief shorts, you are showing a little too much leg. As a noun, a brief is a condensed summary or abstract, especially a legal summary of a case.
a brief interlude of peace; He made two appearances during his brief visit. The weekend was a brief respite from the pressures of work. He gave a brief summary of what happened. She gave us a brief outline of the town's history.
Definition of brief noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
brief meaning, definition, what is brief: continuing for a short time: Learn more.
brief. verb. /briːf/ Verb Forms. to give somebody information about something so that they are prepared to deal with it. brief somebody I expect to be kept fully briefed at all times. brief somebody on/about something The officer briefed her on what to expect. Each member of my crew took it in turn to brief me on his particular duties.
