brief (n.)

  1. a document stating the facts and points of law of a clients case

    [ Syn: legal brief ]

  2. a condensed written summary or abstract

    brief (adj.)

  1. of short duration or distance; a brief stay in the country'

  2. concise and succinct; covered the matter in a brief statement'

  3. (of clothing) very short; an abbreviated swimsuit; a brief bikini

    [ Syn: abbreviated ]

    brief (v.)

  1. give essential information to someone; The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade'

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