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briefing
BREE-fihng
Briefing (noun) means a short meeting or statement giving someone the essential information they need, often before an operation or event. Example: “The reporters gathered for the morning press briefing.”
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A short meeting or statement giving someone the essential information they need, often before an operation or event.
"The reporters gathered for the morning press briefing."
"Troops attended a briefing before the mission began."
"The manager held a quick briefing before the shop opened to explain the new rota."
How to use briefing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA meeting or summary that gives people the key facts they need before doing something.
Common pairings
press briefing
attend a briefing
give a briefing
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Word forms
- Plural
- briefings
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Etymology
From brief plus the suffix -ing.
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What does “briefing” mean?
The word “briefing” means a short meeting or statement giving someone the essential information they need, often before an operation or event. In plain terms, a meeting or summary that gives people the key facts they need before doing something.
How do you pronounce “briefing”?
“Briefing” is pronounced BREE-fihng (/ˈbɹi.fɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “briefing” in a sentence?
Here is “briefing” used in a sentence: “The reporters gathered for the morning press briefing.”
What part of speech is “briefing”?
“Briefing” is a noun.
Is “briefing” a common word?
“Briefing” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between a briefing and a meeting?
A briefing is a short, focused session giving someone the essential information they need, often before an operation or event, whereas a meeting can be longer and cover broader discussion or decision-making. Briefings are typically one-directional, with information passed from briefer to audience.
When is a briefing used instead of a report?
A briefing is usually delivered verbally in a short meeting, while a report is typically a written document. Briefings suit situations needing quick, essential information before action, such as a press briefing or a military briefing before an operation.
What is a press briefing?
A press briefing is a short meeting where officials or spokespeople give journalists essential information on a topic, often followed by questions. It follows the general definition of a briefing as a concise session providing necessary information before an event.
