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briefed

 

[ brift ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

military context

To brief means to provide detailed instructions or explanations about a specific task or situation. It often involves delivering essential information in a concise manner. Briefings are common in military and organizational settings.

Synonyms

acquainted, informed, updated

Examples of usage

  • The officer briefed the team before the mission.
  • She was briefed on the project's objectives.
  • He briefed the committee about the changes in policy.

Translations

Translations of the word "briefed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 instruído

🇮🇳 संक्षिप्त

🇩🇪 informiert

🇮🇩 diberi tahu

🇺🇦 проінформований

🇵🇱 poinformowany

🇯🇵 説明された

🇫🇷 informé

🇪🇸 informado

🇹🇷 bilgilendirilmiş

🇰🇷 보고된

🇸🇦 مُبلغ

🇨🇿 informován

🇸🇰 informovaný

🇨🇳 已通知

🇸🇮 obveščen

🇮🇸 upplýstur

🇰🇿 ақпараттандырылған

🇬🇪 ინფორმირებული

🇦🇿 məlumatlandırılmış

🇲🇽 informado

Etymology

The term 'brief' comes from the Latin word 'brevi' which means short or concise. Originally, 'brief' was used in English around the 14th century to describe something short in duration. Over time, it evolved to represent not just the length of communication but also its clarity and focus. The verb form 'to brief' became prominent in the 20th century, particularly within military and corporate environments where succinctness is essential. It highlights the importance of delivering information efficiently to ensure that recipients can act effectively on the given tasks. The use of briefing in military strategy underscores the significance of being well-informed in high-stakes scenarios.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,795, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.