26984 words

briefing

4 definitions • 7 examples
1
information that is given to someone just before they do something, or a meeting where this happens:

Examples:

They received thorough briefing before they left the country.
We had to attend a briefing once a month.
2
information that is given to someone just before the person does something, or a meeting where information is given:

Examples:

He discussed the report at a White House briefing on Tuesday.
3
information about a subject, or instructions that are given to someone just before they do something:

Examples:

The pensions manager will be giving a briefing about the new pensions legislation and how it affects you.
They received a thorough briefing before they left the country.
the importance of in-depth briefing
4
a meeting at which people are given information or instructions:

Examples:

We had to attend a briefing once a month.

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