ALL meanings of briefer
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B b - countable noun briefer A briefer is an official who has the job of giving information about something, for example a war. 3
- noun briefer a person who briefs others 3
- noun briefer a person who gives a briefing 3
- idioms briefer in brief, in a few words; in short: The supervisor outlined in brief the duties of the new assistant. 1
- adjective briefer lasting or taking a short time; of short duration: a brief walk; a brief stay in the country. 1
- adjective briefer using few words; concise; succinct: a brief report on weather conditions. 1
- adjective briefer abrupt or curt. 1
- adjective briefer scanty: a brief bathing suit. 1
- noun briefer a short and concise statement or written item. 1
- noun briefer an outline, the form of which is determined by set rules, of all the possible arguments and information on one side of a controversy: a debater's brief. 1
- noun briefer Law. a writ summoning one to answer to any action. a memorandum of points of fact or of law for use in conducting a case. a written argument submitted to a court. (in England) the material relevant to a case, delivered by a solicitor to the barrister who tries the case. 1
- noun briefer an outline, summary, or synopsis, as of a book. 1
- noun briefer briefs, (used with a plural verb) close-fitting, legless underpants with an elastic waistband. 1
- noun briefer a briefing. 1
- noun briefer Roman Catholic Church. a papal letter less formal than a bull, sealed with the pope's signet ring or stamped with the device borne on this ring. 1
- noun briefer British Theater. a free ticket; pass. 1
- noun briefer Obsolete. a letter. 1
- verb with object briefer to make an abstract or summary of. 1
- verb with object briefer to instruct by a brief or briefing: They brief all the agents before assigning them. 1
- verb with object briefer Law. to retain as advocate in a suit. 1
- idioms briefer hold a brief for, to support or defend by argument; endorse. 1
- noun briefer One who provides a briefing. 0
- adjective briefer comparative form of brief: more brief. 0