Dictionary definition · brief
noun
- a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case
- a condensed written summary or abstract
verb
- give essential information to someone"The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade"
adjective
- of short duration or distance"a brief stay in the country"
- concise and succinct"covered the matter in a brief statement"
- (of clothing) very short"an abbreviated swimsuit"
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Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).