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brief

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1 syllable
5 characters
English (US)
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brief

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Definitions ofbrief

1noun
  • A writ summoning one to answer to any action.
  • An answer to any action.
  • A memorandum of points of fact or of law for use in conducting a case.
  • (by extension) A position of interest or advocacy.
  • An attorney's legal argument in written form for submission to a court.
  • (English law) The material relevant to a case, delivered by a solicitor to the barrister who tries the case.
  • A short news story or report.

    Example: "We got a news brief."

  • (usually in the plural) undershorts briefs.

    Example: "I wear boxers under trousers but for sports I usually wear a brief."

  • A summary, précis or epitome; an abridgement or abstract.
  • A letter patent, from proper authority, authorizing a collection or charitable contribution of money in churches, for any public or private purpose.
  • (slang) A ticket of any type.
1verb
  • To summarize a recent development to some person with decision-making power.

    Example: "The U.S. president was briefed on the military coup and its implications on African stability."

  • To write a legal argument and submit it to a court.
1adjective
  • Of short duration; happening quickly.

    Example: "Her reign was brief but spectacular."

  • Concise; taking few words.

    Example: "His speech of acceptance was brief but moving."

  • Occupying a small distance, area or spatial extent; short.

    Example: "Her skirt was extremely brief but doubtless cool."

  • Rife; common; prevalent.
1adverb
  • Briefly.
  • Soon; quickly.

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