briefing

noun
UK: /ˈbriːfɪŋ/
US: /ˈbriːfɪŋ/

  1. A meeting where someone is told about something.

    1. The team received a quick briefing before the game. [ ] [ ]
    2. We attended a security briefing to understand the new safety protocols. [ ] [ ]

  2. A document that gives information about something.

    1. The CEO read the briefing on the company's financial status. [ ] [ ]
    2. I prepared a briefing for the new employee outlining their responsibilities. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

summary instruction report advise overview inform update
briefing verb

  1. To give someone information about something before they do it.

    1. I need to briefing her before the meeting starts now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The pilot was thoroughly briefing on the weather conditions ahead. [ ] [ ]
briefing adjective

  1. Presenting essential information in a concise manner.

    1. He gave a briefing overview of the project to the team. [ ] [ ]
    2. The report was briefing and to the point, perfect for busy executives. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "briefing" in English means: A meeting where someone is told about something., A document that gives information about something..

The phonetic transcription of "briefing" is /ˈbriːfɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈbriːfɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "briefing": summary, instruction, report, advise, overview, inform, update.

Example usage of "briefing": "The team received a quick briefing before the game.". More examples on the page.