brief

Definition

• n. a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case
• n. a condensed written summary or abstract
• v. give essential information to someone
• adj. of short duration or distance

Word forms

Past participle

briefed

Present participle

briefing

Past tense

briefed

Third person singular

briefs

Comparative

briefer

Superlative

briefest

Example sentences

1. n.

   The manager prepared a brief for the meeting to highlight the key points.

2. a.

   She gave a brief speech before the event started.

3. vt.

   Please brief the team on the new project requirements.