debriefing

de·brief

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dee-breef]
- /diˈbrif/
- /ˌdiːˈbriːf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-breef]
- /diˈbrif/

Definitions of debriefing word

variable noun debriefing A debriefing is a meeting where someone such as a soldier, diplomat, or astronaut is asked to give a report on an operation or task that they have just completed. 3
verb with object debriefing to interrogate (a soldier, astronaut, diplomat, etc.) on return from a mission in order to assess the conduct and results of the mission. 1
verb with object debriefing to question formally and systematically in order to obtain useful intelligence or information: Political and economic experts routinely debrief important defectors about conditions in their home country. 1
verb with object debriefing to subject to prohibitions against revealing or discussing classified information, as upon separation from a position of military or political sensitivity. 1
verb with object debriefing Psychology. (after an experiment) to disclose to the subject the purpose of the experiment and any reasons for deception or manipulation. 1
noun debriefing The act of debriefing, or the state of being debriefed. 1

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Origin of debriefing

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; de- + brief

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Parts of speech for Debriefing

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exclamation

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for debriefing

noun debriefing

interrogation — the act of interrogating; questioning.
questioning — indicating or implying a question: a questioning tone in her voice.
interview — a formal meeting in which one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person: a job interview.
probing — to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely: to probe one's conscience.
quizzing — an informal test or examination of a student or class.

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noun debriefing

briefing — A briefing is a meeting at which information or instructions are given to people, especially before they do something.

Just one Antonym for debriefing

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