Overview of noun brief

The noun brief has 2 senses

• brief, legal brief -- (a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case)


• brief -- (a condensed written summary or abstract)

Overview of verb brief

The verb brief has 1 sense

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

Overview of adj brief

The adj brief has 3 senses

• brief -- (of short duration or distance; "a brief stay in the country")


• brief -- (concise and succinct; "covered the matter in a brief statement")


• abbreviated, brief -- ((of clothing) very short; "an abbreviated swimsuit"; "a brief bikini")