What is the meaning of brief?

noun

• A document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case.
  • synonyms: legal brief
• A condensed written summary or abstract.

verb

• Give essential information to someone.
  • usage: "The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade"

adjective

• Of short duration or distance.
  • usage: "a brief stay in the country"
• Concise and succinct.
  • usage: "covered the matter in a brief statement"
• Of clothing. ( very short)
  • usage: "an abbreviated swimsuit"; "a brief bikini"
  • synonyms: abbreviated