English to English
brief
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adjective (a)
- Short in duration.(adjective)source: webster1913
noun (n)
- a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- a condensed written summary or abstract(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- A short concise writing or letter; a statement in few words.(noun)source: webster1913
adverb (r)
- Briefly.(adverb)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- of short duration or distance(adj.all)Example:
A brief stay in the country.
source: wordnet30 - concise and succinct(adj.all)Example:
Covered the matter in a brief statement.
source: wordnet30
verb (v)
- give essential information to someone(verb.communication)Example:
The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade.
source: wordnet30 - To make an abstract or abridgment of; to shorten; as, to brief pleadings.(verb)source: webster1913