brief synonyms

brief

modif.

  1. Short in time

    short, fleeting, concise; see fleeting, short 2.

  2. Short in space

    skimpy, scanty, slight, small; see short 1.

  3. Abrupt

    hasty, curt, brusque; see abrupt 2. See syn. study at short.

brief

v.

  1. To summarize

    epitomize, recapitulate, abridge; see decrease 2, summarize.

  2. To inform

    prime, advise, instruct; see notify 1, prepare 1.

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