brief

(brēf)

1. Short in time, duration, length, or extent.
2. Succinct; concise: a brief account of the incident.
3. Curt; abrupt.

1. A short, succinct statement.
2. A condensation or an abstract of a larger document or series of documents.
3. Law
   a. A formal outline listing main contentions along with supporting evidence and documentation.
   b. A document containing all the facts and points of law pertinent to a specific case, filed by an attorney before arguing the case in court.
4. Roman Catholic Church A papal letter that is not as formal as a bull.
5. A briefing.
6. briefs Short, tight-fitting underpants.

1. To summarize.
2. To give instructions or preparatory information to: briefed the astronauts before the mission.

Related Forms:

• briefˈer noun

• briefˈly adverb

• briefˈness noun