brief

1 of 3

adjective

ˈbrēf

: short in duration, extent, or length

a brief meeting

: concise

gave a brief description of events

promises to be brief

: curt, abrupt

briefness noun

brief

2 of 3

noun

: an official letter or mandate (see mandate entry 1 sense 1)

especially, Roman Catholicism : a papal letter less formal than a bull

: a specific instruction or responsibility

his brief was to strengthen the army

: a concise article (as in a newspaper)

a news brief

: synopsis, summary

law : a concise statement of a client's case made out for the instruction of an attorney usually by a law clerk

: an outline of an argument

especially, law : a formal written presentation of an argument that sets forth the main points with supporting precedents and evidence

a legal brief

filed a brief

briefs plural [brief entry 1] : short snug pants or underpants

wearing briefs

brief

3 of 3

verb

briefed; briefing; briefs

transitive verb

: to make an abstract or abridgment of

brief a report

summarized northeastern Siberian archaeology and has briefed many normally unavailable sources

Wendell Oswalt

: to give final precise instructions to

were briefed before their mission

: to coach thoroughly in advance

: to give essential information to

The president is being briefed by his advisors.

: to discuss (something, such as a military operation) in a briefing

briefed the mission

briefer noun

Synonyms

Adjective

aphoristic
apothegmatic
capsule
compact
compendious
concise
crisp
curt
elliptical
elliptic
epigrammatic
laconic
monosyllabic
pithy
sententious
succinct
summary
telegraphic
terse
thumbnail

Noun

abstract
breviary
capsule
conspectus
digest
encapsulation
epitome
inventory
outline
précis
recap
recapitulation
résumé
resume
resumé
roundup
run-through
rundown
sum
sum-up
summa
summarization
summary
summing-up
synopsis
wrap-up

Verb

acquaint
advise
apprise
catch up
clear
clue (in)
enlighten
familiarize
fill in
hip
inform
instruct
tell
verse
wise (up)

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Adjective The meeting will be brief. The essay is brief but thorough enough. a few brief words of caution Noun Her brief is to manage the company's sales department. a one-page brief of the intelligence report Verb The captain briefed the crew on the new safety procedures. The President has been briefed by his advisers. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Crowds were already gathered at the gates of Buckingham Palace by the time a brief official statement confirming the news came.

Kerry Mcdermott, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2022 Alan Byrd, a spokesperson for the chamber, sent a brief statement from Brodeur about the chamber’s review on Wednesday.

Annie Martin, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Trump later called both of them back on stage to stand alongside him for brief remarks.

Sarah Ewall-wice, CBS News, 3 Sep. 2022 Markets initially took his brief remarks in stride but losses accelerated as the day went on.

USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2022 Assembly member Jamie Allard offered a brief statement of support for the ordinance.

Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Aug. 2022 The firings were announced in a brief statement by Minister of Technology and Industry Laszlo Palkovics, a top cabinet member in the government of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Fox News, 23 Aug. 2022 No police officers have been injured, Sheffer told reporters during brief remarks.

CNN, 20 Aug. 2022 Before the video, City Council members will give brief remarks about the state of the city.

Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2022

Noun

Her brief, written by assistant solicitor general Christopher Allen on Nessel's behalf, directly takes on the idea that the words are illegible due to spacing issues.

Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2022 The county addressed this matter in a brief filed before trial.

Brent Schrotenboer, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2022 In the brief filed to the Court, Thomas Dobbs and the State of Mississippi presented an argument about modern parenthood that seemed disconnected from reality.

Sheelah Kolhatkar, The New Yorker, 11 May 2022 According to a brief filed by the National League of Cities, in an effort to fight visual clutter and reduce driving distractions, regulations in at least 30 states and thousands of local jurisdictions distinguish between on- and off-premises signs.

Jess Bravin, WSJ, 21 Apr. 2022 The department defended the firing in a legal brief.

Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2021 On Sunday, the Willy Wonka actor made a brief — but very strange — appearance at the 2022 Video Music Awards.

Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2022 The Power of the Dog, another drama directed by a respected auteur that most viewers streamed, is the latter’s brief, Oscar-qualifying theatrical run.

Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Aug. 2022 Her brief — extravagance, reflecting Peter’s (Nicholas Hoult) psyche.

Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 29 July 2022

Verb

The president receives the daily briefing at 9 a.m. ET. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will brief at 11:45 a.m. ET.

Rick Klein, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2022 Microsoft rushed into a deal after The Wall Street Journal reported that Activision CEO Bobby Kotick knew about allegations of employee misconduct at the company but didn’t brief the board.

Denny Jacob, WSJ, 1 Aug. 2022 Mishori said schools should brief athletes, coaches, custodians and others about the virus.

Nick Anderson, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2022 Career lawyers at the Environmental Protection Agency, for example, failed to brief political appointees about major lawsuits.

James Sherk, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022 Reach out to lenders proactively and brief them on steps being taken.

Mary Josephs, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 And the analysts, of course, have a responsibility to brief him every day.

CBS News, 13 July 2022 For instance, when a financial services firm failed to properly brief and prepare its employees prior to a public announcement about its acquisition by a larger organization with global reach, the result was chaos that could have been avoided.

Marie Swift, Forbes, 29 June 2022 But Cheney also displayed an email showing that there were discussions about having Klukowski — who had just joined the Justice Department — accompany Eastman to brief Vice President Mike Pence about how the election results could be reversed.

Devlin Barrett, Anchorage Daily News, 24 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English bref, breve, from Anglo-French bref, brief, from Latin brevis; akin to Old High German murg short, Greek brachys

Noun

Middle English bref, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin brevis, from Late Latin, summary, from Latin brevis brief entry 1

Verb

verbal derivative of brief entry 2

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Legal Definition

brief 1 of 2

noun

: a concise statement of a client's case written for the instruction of an attorney usually by a law clerk

called also memorandum

: a formal written presentation of an argument that sets forth the main points with supporting precedents and evidence

Note: Briefs are filed either by a party or an amicus curiae with a court usually regarding a specific motion (as for summary judgment) or point of law.

brief

2 of 2

transitive verb

: to write a brief concerning (a motion or question of law)

单词	briefness
释义	brief 1 of 3 adjective ˈbrēf 1 : short in duration, extent, or length a brief meeting 2 a : concise gave a brief description of events promises to be brief b : curt, abrupt briefness noun brief 2 of 3 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 his brief was to strengthen the army 2 a : a concise article (as in a newspaper) a news brief b : synopsis, summary c law : a concise statement of a client's case made out for the instruction of an attorney usually by a law clerk 3 : an outline of an argument especially, law : a formal written presentation of an argument that sets forth the main points with supporting precedents and evidence a legal brief filed a brief 4 briefs plural [brief entry 1] : short snug pants or underpants wearing briefs brief 3 of 3 verb briefed; briefing; briefs transitive verb 1 : to make an abstract or abridgment of brief a report summarized northeastern Siberian archaeology and has briefed many normally unavailable sources Wendell Oswalt 2 a : to give final precise instructions to were briefed before their mission b : to coach thoroughly in advance c : to give essential information to The president is being briefed by his advisors. 3 : to discuss (something, such as a military operation) in a briefing briefed the mission briefer noun Phrases in brief : in a few words : briefly today's news in brief Synonyms Adjective aphoristic apothegmatic capsule compact compendious concise crisp curt elliptical elliptic epigrammatic laconic monosyllabic pithy sententious succinct summary telegraphic terse thumbnail Noun abstract breviary capsule conspectus digest encapsulation epitome inventory outline précis recap recapitulation résumé resume resumé roundup run-through rundown sum sum-up summa summarization summary summing-up synopsis wrap-up Verb acquaint advise apprise catch up clear clue (in) enlighten familiarize fill in hip inform instruct tell verse wise (up) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective The meeting will be brief. The essay is brief but thorough enough. a few brief words of caution Noun Her brief is to manage the company's sales department. a one-page brief of the intelligence report Verb The captain briefed the crew on the new safety procedures. The President has been briefed by his advisers. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Crowds were already gathered at the gates of Buckingham Palace by the time a brief official statement confirming the news came. Kerry Mcdermott, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2022 Alan Byrd, a spokesperson for the chamber, sent a brief statement from Brodeur about the chamber’s review on Wednesday. Annie Martin, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Trump later called both of them back on stage to stand alongside him for brief remarks. Sarah Ewall-wice, CBS News, 3 Sep. 2022 Markets initially took his brief remarks in stride but losses accelerated as the day went on. USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2022 Assembly member Jamie Allard offered a brief statement of support for the ordinance. Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Aug. 2022 The firings were announced in a brief statement by Minister of Technology and Industry Laszlo Palkovics, a top cabinet member in the government of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Fox News, 23 Aug. 2022 No police officers have been injured, Sheffer told reporters during brief remarks. CNN, 20 Aug. 2022 Before the video, City Council members will give brief remarks about the state of the city. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2022 Noun Her brief, written by assistant solicitor general Christopher Allen on Nessel's behalf, directly takes on the idea that the words are illegible due to spacing issues. Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2022 The county addressed this matter in a brief filed before trial. Brent Schrotenboer, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2022 In the brief filed to the Court, Thomas Dobbs and the State of Mississippi presented an argument about modern parenthood that seemed disconnected from reality. Sheelah Kolhatkar, The New Yorker, 11 May 2022 According to a brief filed by the National League of Cities, in an effort to fight visual clutter and reduce driving distractions, regulations in at least 30 states and thousands of local jurisdictions distinguish between on- and off-premises signs. Jess Bravin, WSJ, 21 Apr. 2022 The department defended the firing in a legal brief. Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2021 On Sunday, the Willy Wonka actor made a brief — but very strange — appearance at the 2022 Video Music Awards. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2022 The Power of the Dog, another drama directed by a respected auteur that most viewers streamed, is the latter’s brief, Oscar-qualifying theatrical run. Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Aug. 2022 Her brief — extravagance, reflecting Peter’s (Nicholas Hoult) psyche. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 29 July 2022 Verb The president receives the daily briefing at 9 a.m. ET. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will brief at 11:45 a.m. ET. Rick Klein, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2022 Microsoft rushed into a deal after The Wall Street Journal reported that Activision CEO Bobby Kotick knew about allegations of employee misconduct at the company but didn’t brief the board. Denny Jacob, WSJ, 1 Aug. 2022 Mishori said schools should brief athletes, coaches, custodians and others about the virus. Nick Anderson, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2022 Career lawyers at the Environmental Protection Agency, for example, failed to brief political appointees about major lawsuits. James Sherk, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022 Reach out to lenders proactively and brief them on steps being taken. Mary Josephs, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 And the analysts, of course, have a responsibility to brief him every day. CBS News, 13 July 2022 For instance, when a financial services firm failed to properly brief and prepare its employees prior to a public announcement about its acquisition by a larger organization with global reach, the result was chaos that could have been avoided. Marie Swift, Forbes, 29 June 2022 But Cheney also displayed an email showing that there were discussions about having Klukowski — who had just joined the Justice Department — accompany Eastman to brief Vice President Mike Pence about how the election results could be reversed. Devlin Barrett, Anchorage Daily News, 24 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English bref, breve, from Anglo-French bref, brief, from Latin brevis; akin to Old High German murg short, Greek brachys Noun Middle English bref, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin brevis, from Late Latin, summary, from Latin brevis brief entry 1 Verb verbal derivative of brief entry 2 First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing brief a brief word hold a brief for watching brief keeping a watching brief in brief a brief word hold a brief for watching brief keeping a watching brief in brief Kids Definition brief 1 of 2 adjective ˈbrēf briefer; briefest : not very long : short a brief explanation brief 2 of 2 verb briefed; briefing : to give information or instructions to The captain briefed the crew on the plan. Legal Definition brief 1 of 2 noun 1 : a concise statement of a client's case written for the instruction of an attorney usually by a law clerk called also memorandum 2 : a formal written presentation of an argument that sets forth the main points with supporting precedents and evidence Note: Briefs are filed either by a party or an amicus curiae with a court usually regarding a specific motion (as for summary judgment) or point of law. brief 2 of 2 transitive verb : to write a brief concerning (a motion or question of law) History and Etymology for brief Noun Old French bref, brief letter, writ indicating legal proceedings, from Late Latin brevis, breve short document, summary, from Latin brevis, adjective, short briefness noun 1 as in shortness the condition of being short the briefness of the instructions rendered them less than helpful Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance shortness conciseness brevity compression smallness minuteness contraction shortening reducing decreasing condensation abruptness diminishing abridgment succinctness curtailment abbreviation terseness abridgement brusqueness crispness curtness pithiness tininess lessening tautness shrinking laconism littleness compendiousness Antonyms & Near Antonyms lengthiness extensiveness prolongation extending elongation extension protraction prolonging growth stretching elongating prolixity wordiness diffuseness expansion garrulousness talkiness volubility talkativeness verboseness greatness largeness bigness spread bulkiness long-windedness heftiness See More 2 as in concision the quality or state of being marked by or using only few words to convey much meaning in this case the briefness of the essay is not a drawback because it says all that needs to be said and does so with eloquence Synonyms & Similar Words shortness concision conciseness brevity terseness compactness succinctness crispness abruptness bluntness pithiness sententiousness brusqueness curtness Antonyms & Near Antonyms prolixity diffuseness wordiness verbosity long-windedness repetitiousness repetitiveness redundancy periphrasis tautology pleonasm See More
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brief

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