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brief
brief
/ˈbriːf/
adjective
(
)
Of short duration or distance
(
brief
)
of short duration or distance
A brief stay in the country
a brief stay in the country
(
)
Concise and succinct
(
brief
)
concise and succinct
Covered the matter in a brief statement
covered the matter in a brief statement
(
)
(of clothing) very short
(
abbreviated
,
brief
)
(of clothing) very short
An abbreviated swimsuit
an abbreviated swimsuit
A brief bikini
a brief bikini
noun
(
)
(law) a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case
(
legal brief
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brief
)
(law) a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case
A condensed written summary or abstract
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brief
)
a condensed written summary or abstract
verb
(
)
Give essential information to someone
(
brief
)
give essential information to someone
The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade
The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade
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