ALL meanings of briefing
brief·ing
B b - variable noun briefing A briefing is a meeting at which information or instructions are given to people, especially before they do something. 3
- noun briefing a meeting at which detailed information or instructions are given, as for military operations, etc 3
- noun briefing the facts presented during such a meeting 3
- noun briefing the act or an instance of supplying pertinent instructions or information 3
- noun briefing the information so supplied 3
- noun briefing a short and concise statement or written item. 1
- noun briefing 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 briefing 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 briefing an outline, summary, or synopsis, as of a book. 1
- noun briefing briefs, (used with a plural verb) close-fitting, legless underpants with an elastic waistband. 1
- noun briefing a briefing. 1
- noun briefing 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 briefing British Theater. a free ticket; pass. 1
- noun briefing Obsolete. a letter. 1
- adjective briefing lasting or taking a short time; of short duration: a brief walk; a brief stay in the country. 1
- adjective briefing using few words; concise; succinct: a brief report on weather conditions. 1
- adjective briefing abrupt or curt. 1
- adjective briefing scanty: a brief bathing suit. 1
- verb with object briefing to make an abstract or summary of. 1
- verb with object briefing to instruct by a brief or briefing: They brief all the agents before assigning them. 1
- verb with object briefing Law. to retain as advocate in a suit. 1
- idioms briefing hold a brief for, to support or defend by argument; endorse. 1
- idioms briefing in brief, in a few words; in short: The supervisor outlined in brief the duties of the new assistant. 1
- noun briefing information session 1
- noun briefing act of giving information 1