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Definition of briefing

briefing

/ˈbriːfɪŋ/
brief · ing
Plural:briefings
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briefing Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A meeting held to provide information, updates, or specific instructions before an event or operation.

Example

"The spokesperson held a daily press briefing to update journalists on the new policy."

2

The concise information, summary, or set of instructions given during a preparatory session or in a written report.

Example

"The ambassadors reviewed the intelligence briefing before entering the negotiation room."

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• Nearby Words

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briefly
briefness
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 20th century from the verb 'brief' (ultimately from Latin 'brevis', meaning 'short') plus the suffix '-ing', originally used in legal and aviation contexts for pre-operation instructions.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Briefing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/briefing
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