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brief

/bɹˈif/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

adjective

  1. of short duration or distance
    “a brief stay in the country”
  2. concise and succinct
    “covered the matter in a brief statement”
  3. (of clothing) very short
    “an abbreviated swimsuit”

noun

  1. a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case
  2. a condensed written summary or abstract

verb

  1. give essential information to someone
    “The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade”

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