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Definition of debriefing

debriefing

/diːˈbriːfɪŋ/
de · brief · ing
Plural:debriefings
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debriefing Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A structured meeting or questioning session held after a mission, project, or event to obtain information and evaluate performance.

Example

"The project manager scheduled a thorough debriefing with the engineering team after the software launch."

2

In psychology and research, an explanation provided to study participants after an experiment is completed, or a structured discussion held to help individuals process a traumatic event.

Example

"At the conclusion of the behavioral study, every volunteer received a full debriefing regarding the true purpose of the test."

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• Rhymes for debriefing

• Nearby Words

debrecen
debrief
debriefer
debriefing
debris
debt
debtless

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined during World War II by adding the prefix 'de-' (indicating reversal) to 'briefing', originally referring to the questioning of pilots returning from combat missions.

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