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brief

/br/i/f/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Short in duration.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case

    noun.communication

    Synonyms legal brief

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a condensed written summary or abstract

    noun.communication

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. A short concise writing or letter; a statement in few words.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adverb

  1. Briefly.

    adverb

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. of short duration or distance

    adj.all

    Examples
    A brief stay in the country.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. concise and succinct

    adj.all

    Examples
    Covered the matter in a brief statement.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. (of clothing) very short

    adj.all

    Examples
    A brief bikini.
    Synonyms abbreviated

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. give essential information to someone

    verb.communication

    Examples
    The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. To make an abstract or abridgment of; to shorten; as, to <i>brief</i> pleadings.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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