briefing

American  

[bree-fing] / ˈbri fɪŋ /

noun

1. Military. a short, factual oral summary of the details of a current or projected military operation given to the participants or observers.

2. any set of concise instructions or a summary of events.

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briefing British  

/ ˈbriːfɪŋ /

noun

1. a meeting at which detailed information or instructions are given, as for military operations, etc

2. the facts presented during such a meeting

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Etymology

Origin of briefing

First recorded in 1860–65; brief + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Department of Health and Human Services, during a briefing for reporters.

From MarketWatch

Based on the briefing schedule, law firm Greenberg Traurig expects External link the court could issue a ruling on the case as early as January or February.

From Barron's

The Gavekal team, in a separate year-end briefing, also flags reflation risk—but sees it as an opportunity, particularly in cyclical stocks that have been left in the bargain bin.

From Barron's

Presley and other members of his team suspected the marketing executive was briefing Freixe about their meetings, according to a person familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dmitriev was also there, captured on camera chatting animatedly to Witkoff, then briefing the media he was inviting U.S. companies to invest in the Russian Arctic.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• conference
• discussion
• information
• instruction
• meeting
• update