brief

Noun

  • (n.) brief, legal brief (a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case)
  • (n.) brief (a condensed written summary or abstract)

Verb

  • (v.) brief (give essential information to someone) "The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade"

Adjective

  • (adj.) brief (of short duration or distance) "a brief stay in the country"
  • (adj.) brief (concise and succinct) "covered the matter in a brief statement"
  • (adj.) abbreviated, brief ((of clothing) very short) "an abbreviated swimsuit"; "a brief bikini"
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