Briefing
/ˈbriːfɪŋ/
nounBeginner📊CommonInformation
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Definitions
1
A short, informative talk or meeting, often to give instructions or share important information.
/ˈbriːfɪŋ/
nounneutralBeginner
Information
A concise summary of information
The project manager gave us a briefing on the timeline.
💡 Simply: A short talk giving important information.
More Examples
2
Before the flight, the pilot conducted a safety briefing.
How It's Used
Military
"The general gave a briefing before the mission."
Business
"The sales team had a briefing on the new product launch."
From the verb "brief", meaning to give concise instructions or information. Its development reflects the increasing need for concise communication, particularly in professional settings.
The word's usage has significantly increased with the rise of modern communication and organizational structures.
Memory tip
Think of it as 'brief' information, given quickly.
Word Origin
Original meaning
"To make short or concise"
pre-flight briefingdaily briefingpress briefingintelligence briefing
Common misspellings
briefinggbreifingbrifing
Practice
Usage
30%Spoken
70%Written