brief
//briːf//
Adjective
briefCanonical form
brieferComparative
briefestSuperlative
1
lasting for a short time; not long in duration
We had a brief meeting this morning.
2
using few words; concise
Please keep your answer brief.
Noun
briefSingular
briefsPlural
1
a set of instructions or information given to someone before they undertake a task
The team received a brief before starting the project.
2
a legal document stating the facts and points of law of a case
The lawyer prepared a detailed brief for the court case.
3
short underpants or knickers (usually plural)
I need to buy some new briefs.
Verb
briefedPast tense
briefedPast participle
briefingPresent participle
briefsThird-person singular
1
to give someone detailed instructions or information about a task or situation
The manager briefed the team on the new project.