Added 8 October 2026
briefing
/ˈbɹiː.fɪŋ/ noun
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about briefing at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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A concise summary of a current situation
The president received a briefing on the situation before going to the press conference.
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A meeting to share a concise summary of a current situation, especially in close preparation for an operation or undertaking.
Today's briefing of the press will take place at 10 o'clock.
verb
- present participle and gerund of brief