Briefing: meaning, definitions and examples

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briefing

 

[ หˆbrifษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business meeting

A briefing is a concise and focused meeting or presentation intended to provide information or updates on a specific topic. Often used in military and corporate settings, it aims to prepare participants for decision-making or action. A briefing typically summarizes key points, outlines goals, and informs attendees about necessary information related to ongoing or upcoming tasks. It can be formal or informal, depending on the context and audience.

Synonyms

overview, report, summary, update

Examples of usage

  • The team had a briefing to discuss the project's progress.
  • She gave a briefing on the safety protocols before the trip.
  • The military conducted a briefing for the troops before deployment.

Translations

Translations of the word "briefing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น instruรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅเคทเฅ‡เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Briefing

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bimbingan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝัั‚ั€ัƒะบั‚ะฐะถ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ briefing

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒชใƒผใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท briefing

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ informe

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท brifing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ธŒ๋ฆฌํ•‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุญุงุทุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ brรญfink

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ briefing

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฎ€ๆŠฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ briefing

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรฝrslug

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั€ะธั„ะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒคแƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ brifinq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ informe

Word origin

The word 'briefing' originated in the early 20th century, deriving from the term 'brief,' which comes from the Latin 'brevis', meaning short or concise. The use of 'briefing' in English began to surface in military contexts, signifying short, concise presentations or reports given to soldiers or officers, summarizing essential information or directives. Over time, the term extended beyond military use to various fields such as business, law, and government. In modern usage, a briefing serves as an efficient communication tool designed to ensure that individuals or teams are well-informed and prepared for specific tasks or decisions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,899, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.