Synonyms for

Briefing

Verb / ˈbri:fɪŋ / Another word for briefing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A meeting in which information or instructions are given to someone, especially before a special operation or task.

Synonyms & similar words

brief presentation report summary outline synopsis review recap rundown instruction directions guidance advice counsel information news announcement notice message memo dispatch

Synonyms by register

Formal

summary abstract digest overview

Informal

rundown heads-up lowdown update

Literary

synopsis abridgment

Antonyms

extension elaboration expansion detail fullness lengthiness

Common collocations

  • press briefing
  • daily briefing
  • security briefing
  • briefing session
  • briefing paper
  • briefing notes
  • briefing room

Word family

noun briefing
verb brief
adjective brief

Usage note

A 'briefing' is typically a concise summary of information. While 'brief' can mean short in duration, a 'briefing' specifically refers to the act or instance of providing a summary, often in a professional or military context.

Example sentences

  1. The military held a briefing on the upcoming mission.
  2. The teacher gave a briefing on the day's lesson plan.
  3. The company held a briefing on the new product launch.
  4. The coach gave a briefing on the game strategy.
  5. The police held a briefing on the investigation progress.

Quotes

  • A good briefing is like a skirt; short enough to be interesting but long enough to cover the subject.
  • A good briefing is better than a thousand meetings.
  • A briefing without people from all sides of the issue isn't a briefing.

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