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debriefing

dee-BREE-fihng

Debriefing (noun) means a session in which someone is questioned about a mission, project, or experience shortly after it ends. Example: “The pilots went straight into a debriefing after landing.”

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A session in which someone is questioned about a mission, project, or experience shortly after it ends.
"The pilots went straight into a debriefing after landing."

How to use debriefing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe meeting or report that happens right after an event to review what took place.

Common pairings
a full debriefing attend a debriefing

Word forms

debriefings plural

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What does “debriefing” mean?

The word “debriefing” means a session in which someone is questioned about a mission, project, or experience shortly after it ends. In plain terms, the meeting or report that happens right after an event to review what took place.

How do you pronounce “debriefing”?

“Debriefing” is pronounced dee-BREE-fihng (/diːˈbɹiːfɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “debriefing” in a sentence?

Here is “debriefing” used in a sentence: “The pilots went straight into a debriefing after landing.”

What is another word for “debriefing”?

Words with a similar meaning to “debriefing” include debrief.

What part of speech is “debriefing”?

“Debriefing” is a noun.

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