Briefing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɹiː.fɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Briefing is a noun meaning A concise summary of a current situation.
Meaning
A concise summary of a current situation.
More Meanings
- A meeting to share a concise summary of a current situation, especially in close preparation for an operation or undertaking.
- present participle and gerund of brief
Example Sentences
Today's briefing of the press will take place at 10 o'clock.
The president received a briefing on the situation before going to the press conference.
Despite knowing that getting rid of Koeman was going to necessitate putting his hand very deep into what are currently very shallow pockets, Laporta changed tack a couple of weeks ago by summoning journalists for an off-the-record briefing about what was going to happen with the coach.
Word Forms
- briefings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abbreviated, concise, short, little, overview, wrap-up.
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