Noun
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a condensed written summary or abstract
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a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case
- legal brief
Verb
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give essential information to someone
"The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade"
Adjective
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(of clothing) very short
"an abbreviated swimsuit"
"a brief bikini"
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concise and succinct
"covered the matter in a brief statement"
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of short duration or distance
"a brief stay in the country"