Brief meaning

What does “brief” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“brief” is a noun, verb and adjective with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case.

brief

noun

  1. a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case

    Synonymslegal brief
  2. a condensed written summary or abstract

verb

  1. give essential information to someone

    “The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade”

adjective

  1. of short duration or distance

    “a brief stay in the country”

  2. concise and succinct

    “covered the matter in a brief statement”

  3. (of clothing) very short

    “an abbreviated swimsuit”

    “a brief bikini”

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Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University