Definition

A meeting where important information or instructions are shared with a group of people.

Example

The team had a briefing to discuss the new project guidelines.

Conversation

Did you catch the briefing about the project this morning?

No, I missed it. What did they say?

They covered the main goals and deadlines, and it was pretty informative.

Sounds important! I'll need to get the notes from you later.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Briefing → It is formed from "brief" (from Latin "brevis", meaning short) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate the action or process of). The word "briefing" refers to the act of providing a short summary or information.

Memory Tip

Think of 'brief' meaning short — so a 'briefing' is the process of giving a short summary of information.

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