Debrief: meaning, definitions and examples

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debrief

 

[ diหหˆbrif ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

military context

To debrief means to question someone about a completed mission or operation. It is often used in military or intelligence settings where individuals are asked to share their experiences, observations, and outcomes after an event. The objective is to gather information that can be used for future planning or to assess the effectiveness of the mission. Debriefing can also occur in corporate or research environments, where employees or participants provide feedback on projects or processes.

Synonyms

interrogate, interview, question, report, review.

Examples of usage

  • The commander decided to debrief the soldiers after the operation.
  • She was debriefed about the conference she attended last week.
  • After the simulation, the team gathered to debrief their performance.
  • The intelligence officer will debrief the informant later today.
Context #2 | Noun

military context

A debrief is a meeting or discussion in which individuals provide information and share insights regarding a completed assignment or operation. It often involves reviewing what took place, discussing challenges encountered, and evaluating successes. Debriefs are essential for organizational learning and improving strategies in future endeavors.

Synonyms

assessment, discussion, evaluation, report, review.

Examples of usage

  • The debrief revealed several insights that could improve future missions.
  • A debrief is scheduled for tomorrow morning to discuss the recent project.
  • After the debrief, the team implemented new strategies.
  • He attended a debrief to go over the results of the exercise.

Translations

Translations of the word "debrief" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น debrief

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฟเคฌเฅเคฐเฅ€เคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Debriefing

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ debrief

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะฑั€ะธั„ั–ะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ debriefing

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใƒ–ใƒชใƒผใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉbriefing

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ debriefing

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท debrief

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋””๋ธŒ๋ฆฌํ•‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ุฑูŠุฑ ุจุนุฏ ุงู„ู…ู‡ู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ debriefing

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ debriefing

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบ‹ๅŽๆŠฅๅ‘Š

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ debriefing

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ debriefing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะฑั€ะธั„ะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ debrief

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ debriefing

Etymology

The term 'debrief' originated in the early 20th century, deriving from the combination of 'de-' meaning 'reverse' or 'removal' and 'brief,' which comes from the Latin 'brevitas' meaning 'shortness.' In its initial usage, 'brief' referred to 'to inform briefly,' thus when combined with 'de-', it referred to the act of informing or questioning someone after a specific mission or task has concluded. The concept of debriefing gained prominence particularly within military and intelligence contexts during and after World War II, as a systematic way to collect information and learn from experiences. Over time, the practice of debriefing expanded into various fields, including corporate settings, psychology, and research, emphasizing its significance in knowledge sharing and operational improvements.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,116 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.