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- DictionaryBrief/brēf/
adjective
- 1. of short duration: "he made a brief visit to Paris to attend two concerts"
noun
- 1. a concise statement or summary: "their comments were cribbed right from industry briefs"
verb
- 1. instruct or inform (someone) thoroughly, especially in preparation for a task: "she briefed him on last week's decisions"
The meaning of BRIEF is short in duration, extent, or length. How to use brief in a sentence.
a short and concise statement or written item. Synonyms: abstract, epitome, précis, outline. 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. Law. a writ summoning one to answer to any action.
BRIEF definition: 1. lasting only a short time or containing few words: 2. used to express how quickly time goes…. Learn more.
Something brief is short and to the point. If you make a brief visit, you don't stay long. If you make a brief statement, you use few words. If you wear brief shorts, you are showing a little too much leg. As a noun, a brief is a condensed summary or abstract, especially a legal summary of a case.
Definition of brief adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A brief speech or piece of writing does not contain too many words or details. In a brief statement, he concentrated entirely on international affairs. Write a very brief description of a typical problem.
1. : lasting only a short period of time. The meeting will be brief. She worked there for only a brief period (of time) in the late 1980s. They stopped by for a brief [= quick] visit. 2. : using only a few words. I promise to be brief. [=I promise to say what I need to say quickly]
Definition of brief noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a brief interlude of peace; He made two appearances during his brief visit. The weekend was a brief respite from the pressures of work. He gave a brief summary of what happened. She gave us a brief outline of the town's history.
adj. lasting or taking a short time; of short duration: a brief walk; a brief stay in the country. using few words; concise; succinct: a brief report on weather conditions. abrupt or curt.
